Digital History
Digital History: World War I on the Home Front
Read about the extent of anti-German and anti-Italian sentiment in the United States, sentiment against American citizens, in World War I. See how German culture was suppressed throughout the country.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Authors: James Joyce
This site features the author James Joyce including a biography and the full text of 15 short stories including "The Boarding House" and "An Encounter." He is known for his unique use of language.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The Middle Colonies
Society in the middle colonies was far more varied, cosmopolitan and tolerant than in New England. In many ways, Pennsylvania and Delaware owed their initial success to William Penn.
Digital History
Digital History: America at War: The Guns of August
Read about the course of World War I on both the eastern and western fronts. See how the upheaval in the world brought about attempts at revolution in several countries.
Lizard Point Quizzes
Lizard Point: Ireland: Counties Quiz
Try this interactive geography quiz which tests your knowledge about the counties of Ireland.
Irelands Eye
The Battle of the Boyne (1690)
A brief description of the Battle of the Boyne in 1690 won by William III, leader of the Protestant forces, over James II, leader of the Catholic forces.
Irelands Eye
Independence (Ireland)
A brief history of the independence movement in Ireland and the rise of Sinn Fein in 1916.
Estrella Mountain Community College
Online Biology Book: Biological Diversity: Protists: Stem Eukaryotes
Through full-color images and descriptive information, learn about the evolution of the eukaryotic organisms which eventually led to the presence of protists.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Authors: Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
This site features the author Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu including a biography and the full text of 9 novels and 13. He is called the father of the modern ghost story; his vampire story Carmilla influenced Bram Stoker's Dracula.
PBS
Pbs Nova: Bomb Squad
Transcript of a Nova episode about bomb disposal crews working on defusing bombs set by the IRA in Northern Ireland.
PBS
Liberty: Chronicle of the Revolution: Diversity
A brief look at the population increase in colonial America. Find out where all these immigrants came from and what they did in the colonies. From PBS.
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Pier 70 San Francisco: Historic Shipyard at Potrero Point
Find out about the historical importance of Pier 70, Potrero Point, and the nearby waterfront areas.
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto Libraries: Jonathan Swift (1667 1745)
A short biography of Jonathan Swift, perhaps best known for his book, Gulliver's Travels, which can be accessed here. Also links to his book, A Modest Proposal.
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Univ. De Valencia: Chronology of Jonathan Swift's Life
Detailed timeline of important moments in the author's life, as well as significant historical events. Includes Whig and Tory pages, and info about the Pope and the Anglican Church.
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Folk World: The Online Music Magazine
This is an Online Folk Music Magazine, with news from the folk music world, columns on folk music, and reviews of new folk music.
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Camelot Village: British Castles
See castles of Ireland, England, and Scotland complete with picture and narrative.
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Ny Times: w.b. Yeats Obituary
The obituary which appeared in the January 30, 1939 NYTimes is posted here and includes biographical and career information.
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K 3 Learning Pages: St. Patrick's Day
Come check out this awesome St. Patrick's Day resource. Students and teachers will benefit from the links provided within this site.
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Oral History Digital Collection
First-person narratives of northeastern Ohioans who have participated in, or closely observed events which have significantly affected both the state and nation.
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Poetry Lovers' Page: Rudyard Kipling
An alphabetical listing of all of Rudyard Kipling's (1865-1936 CE) poems. Included in the list is a link to biographical information.
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All Crafts: Free St. Patrick's Day Crafts Projects
A large set of links to interesting crafts and activities for celebrating St. Patrick's Day.
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The Kipling Society: Some Kipling Poems
This site from The Kipling Society provides full texts of almost 40 of Kipling's poems.
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Creating a Family History
What do you know about creating a family history? This site offers a complete lesson plan for developing a sense of how your own family history fits into the bigger picture of the world's history.
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Viking Invasion of Ireland
A brief history of the Viking invasions of Ireland, beginning from the year 795.
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