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China the Beautiful: Dragons in Ancient China

For Students 3rd - 8th
Links to dragons in Chinese architecture, paintings, and culture.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Ancient Greek Theatre

For Students 1st - 7th
Overview of the history of ancient Greek theatre written in a kid-friendly format teaches about the architecutre of the theatre buildings as well as the structure of the plays.
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Emory University

Emory University: History of Drama

For Students 9th - 10th
This Emory University resource provides information about the history of drama in the Neo-Classical time period.
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Digital History

Digital History: Spanish America

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Spanish influence in the northern part of its empire in America. See what American cowboys borrowed from the vaqueros, and how Spanish architecture came to spread across the Southwest.
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Discovering Egypt

Discovering Ancient Egypt: 3 D Reconstruction of Luxor Temple

For Students 9th - 10th
One of the greatest achievement of Ancient Egypt was its architecture, mainly pyramids and temples. Mark Millmore created a 3D reconstruction of the Temple of Luxor and the statues of Rameses II. This very detailed rendition includes the...
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: The Origins of Archaeology

For Students 9th - 10th
An account which describes the work of Renaissance scholars to "reconstruct," ancient Rome and its architecture. A number of Renaissance manuscripts are shown. Click on "From collection to Reconstruction" (bottom of page) to go to next...
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George Eastman Museum

George Eastman House: Shapes and Shelters Discovery Kits

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find a classroom-ready annotated slideshow and lesson plans designed to introduce students to fundamental architectural concepts and to improve their skills in recognizing the structural components of architecture. Slideshow uses...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How Architecture Helped Music Evolve

For Students 9th - 10th
As his career grew, David Byrne went from playing CBGB to Carnegie Hall. He asks: Does the venue make the music? From outdoor drumming to Wagnerian operas to arena rock, he explores how context has pushed musical innovation. [16:00]
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Princeton University

The Walls of Constantinople

For Students 9th - 10th
This page contains information about the creation of the city walls of Constantinople in ancient times, along with a computer drafted model of the structure.
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Franco Cavazzi

Roman empire.net: Pictorial Tour of Roman Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a list of ancient sites in Italy, and throughout the Roman Empire. Click on the links to see pictures, excavation details, and brief descriptions.
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University of Chicago

Persepolis and Ancient Iran Persepolis Terrace

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the palace built by Darius designed to be the seat of government and important celebrations: Has links to view pictures of various aspects of the palace.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Lesson 5: Architectural Marvels

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Investigate the structure, function and art of the pyramids, temples and obelisks of ancient Egypt. Design and create a model of a pyramid, temple or obelisk.
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Buffalo Architecture and History: Tudor Revival Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
This site includes outline notes that describe the Tudor Revival period in architecture. Also provides some notes over half-timbering (a characteristic of the Tudor Revival), and provides a wealth of example photographs of homes that...
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Bernard Suzanne: Athens Map in Socrates and Plato's Time

For Students 9th - 10th
This interesting site starts out with a map of the Agora of Acropolis. By clicking on various locations of the map, you are linked to more detailed descriptions. Scroll down below the map for an alphabetical listing of different Greek...
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History View: Sao Paulo, Brazil

For Students 9th - 10th
Sao Paulo, Brazil's vibrant financial center, is among the world's most populous cities, with numerous cultural institutions and a rich architectural tradition. Here you can watch a 360 video of Sao Paulo. [4:59]
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Public Establishment of the Museum: Welcome to the Palace of Versailles

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a fascinating tour of the Palace of Versailles and learn much about French history, art, architecture and culture from the time of the Sun King, Louis XIV, to the French Revolution. Included are beautiful photos of this...
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Cathedrale Notre Dame De Paris

For Students 9th - 10th
At the online home of one of the most famous Gothic cathedrals of the Middle Ages find information and supporting visuals on the building's history and architectural significance as well as its religious services and sacred music.
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A Perspective of the Ancient Romans

For Students K - 1st
Explore this website created by a primary school. The site focuses on the Romans. There is a town tour, military news, important events and more.
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Porter Gaud: Greek Architecture: The Hephaestion

For Students 9th - 10th
A nice outline-type article on the famous Doric-style temple in ancient Greece located in Kolonos Agorias.
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History of Gothic Architecture: Laon Cathedral

For Students 9th - 10th
Website contains brief but informative details regarding the Laon Cathedral. A picture as well as details regarding construction, location and the dimensions of the cathedral are included.
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Boston College

Digital Archive of Architecture: High Victorian Gothic

For Students 9th - 10th
Select from slides to enlarge, with description limited to names of architects and locations.
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Historic Downtown Los Angeles Photo Gallery: Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
Lists the names of historic buildings in downtown Los Angeles. Click on a name to see a photo, its address, the year it was built, and the architect.
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Acropolis

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia entry provides and illustrated definition of Acropolis, with photos, maps and diagram of the Athens Acropolis built in the 5th Century BCE.
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Santa Fe Institute: Social Strife May Have Exiled Ancient Indians

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource offers another explanation for the disappearance of the Anasazi - a bloody interclan war as opposed to the theory of drought and climactic changes.

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