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Cinco De Mayo
A brief history of the Mexican defeat of the French army on May 5th, 1862, and the celebrations today to commemorate that day.
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Alexander Palace Time Machine
Great resource for history teachers! Website has a lot of information about the Romanov Tsar Alexander's palace, along with an archive of historical diaries and letters. Good resource for studying Russian history. Many pages are...
Arizona State University
Arizona State Univ.: Horn Folklore & "Urban Legends"
This Arizona State University article more appropriately falls under the heading of literature, but Dr. Ericson's statement in the first paragraph, "I am amazed by the rather large body of plausible sounding folklore which has been...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Monaco
Great reference source that takes you on a virtual trip to the second smallest independent state in the world, Monaco. Background overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government....
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Benin
Features a colorful destination guide to Benin which is located in Western Africa. Provides background details, a country profile, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy,...
US National Archives
Our Documents: Treaty of Alliance With France (1778)
Use this site to learn the history of the 1778 U.S. defensive Treaty of Alliance with France, view images of the document, read a transcript, or download a printer-friendly version.
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Just France: Paris
Paris is the capital city of France. Get acquainted with the history, culture, and people of this 'city of lights'.
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University of St. Thomas: Virtual Medieval Church: The Making of Middle English
Details the changes as a result of a fifth-century invasion in Britain, causing the English and Norman French languages to combine to create what is known as Middle English. Part of William Caxton's prologue to the Eneydos is presented...
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Christmas Customs
Brief outlines of customs and food traditionally found at Christmas in the U.S., U.K., the Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Austria, Denmark and France, as well as others. Common legends, games, and history of the holidays give ample...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Niger
A great country profile that takes you on a virtual trip to Niger in Western Africa. A background overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous links available...
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: France
BBC News features a general summary of the European country of France. Focus is on history, current information, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, recent news articles, videos,...
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Ville De Dijon
Everything you ever wanted to know about Dijon from its history to its tourist attractions to its traditions.
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La Republica Dominicana: Todo Un Pais De Sensaciones
This is a site for exploring many aspects of life in the Dominican Republic. Available in French, Italian, Spanish, or English. Links lead to information on the country and its regions, its cultural roots, ecological resources, news and...
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Frommer's: Musee Du Louvre
A great excerpt from Frommers world travel guide about the famous Parisian fortress/museum, The Louvre. Offers a brief history behind the museum and its acquisition of over 30,000 priceless pieces of artwork, tips on which works are a...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Clipperton Island (France)
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Clipperton Island(France), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create...
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Empire of the Bay: Jacques Cartier
Who was Jacques Cartier? What voyages has history recorded? This one-page biography from PBS provides learners with these details and more.
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