A brief biography of famous African-American, W.E.B. Du Bois. Read about his activism and his attempts to improve race relations. Hyperlinks to additional information about this important man.

Find out about the incredible and widespread Inca Empire. You can read about the geography of the empire, the religion, governmental structure, record-keeping system, and diet. Be sure to click on the hyperlinks or pictures to get even...

Annotated version of the story offers notes and questions to facilitate active reading.

True stories from the rescued and the rescuers during the Holocaust. People from Holland, Poland, and Czechoslovakia tell fascinating tales of heroics during this incredible time in history. Please note that a few hyperlinks require a...

This resource has a short biography of Borges. The hypertext here includes two copies of his original work including Borges' own drawings.

Follow this step-by-step guide to see the process of mummification. Included are notes for teachers and hyperlinks to Egyptian burial customs.

Photographs and documents from the University of Virginia's Hench-Reed Collection tell the story of the work done in Cuba at the turn of the 20th century toward finding the cause of Yellow Fever. Hyperlinks to additional information.

A disturbing accounting of the Nazis' Final Solution, the extermination camps where millions of Jews and others were gassed during the Holocaust. Included are hyperlinks to photographs, personal stories, and film footage.

Detailed, comprehensive site from author and university lecturer Carlos Parada. Tells the story of Artemis, goddess of the hunt. Hyperlinks explain the many characters from Greek mythology who play roles in her life and adventures. Also...

Detailed, comprehensive resource put together by author and university lecturer Carlos Parada. Traces the story of Apollo from his birth though a number of adventures. Hyperlinks explain who is who, and the site includes images and...

Extensive collection from the University of Virginia that explores many aspects of Twain's short story, "Innocents Abroad; or, The New Pilgrim's Progress." Included are links that examine pre-texts, letters, sales, advertisement,...

Experience the life story of the legendary "Pancho" Villa. Hyperlinks to additional information.

Complete text of Edgar Allan Poe's short story "The Fall of the House of Usher" with hyperlinks to definitions and comprehension questions.

This site provides a long list of literary terms complete with full definitions and examples.