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Viking Invasion of Ireland
A brief history of the Viking invasions of Ireland, beginning from the year 795.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Well of the Saints by J. M. Synge
This is the full text of the three-act play of The Well of the Saints by J. M. Synge including the scene and a list of characters.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: An Ideal Husband by Oscar Wilde
This is the full text of the four-act British play An Ideal Husband by Oscar Wilde including a list of characters and the scenes of the play.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Middlel Ages: Clothing
Clear and concise overview of the kinds of clothing worn during the medieval period by different classes of persons: peasants, royalty, clerics.
New York Times
New York Times: Europe
[Free Registration/Login Required] The New York Times covers the latest news, issues, and events in Europe, the UK and Ireland today.
Read Works
Read Works: Saints, Snakes & Pirates
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the life of St. Patrick and the holiday held in his honor. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Northern Ireland
Provides an overview of the culture of Northern Ireland. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics,...
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Ireland
The BBC features an overview on the European country of Ireland including key facts, historical background, information on political leaders and the news media, and a timeline of key events. Also provides links to recent news stories and...
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Ohio
Can you guess what the Ohio state tree is? How many presidents were born and lived in Ohio? Find the answers to these questions by checking out this Library of Congress state profile.
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Lehigh University: The Molly Maguires
An interesting site compiled by a Lehigh University undergraduate student, regarding a secret mining organization known as the "Molly Maguires" who operated in the Pennsylvania coal mines during the latter part of the 19th century.
Other
Battle of the Boyne, 1690
This beautifully done site, complete with paintings, illustrations, and maps, recounts the infamous Battle of the Boyne.
Ancestry
Ireland: The Famine Years
This site offers information about the famine years. Using a map of Ireland, authors discuss the percentages of the population living in the lowest class housing and the devastating effects of the famine.
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Dltk: About St. Patrick's Day
What do you know about St. Patrick's Day? This site offers a brief but informative description of this famous saint. Students and teachers will benefit from this information.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Beginnings of Revolutionary Thinking: What Is the American?
Even colonial America was a melting pot of people from far away. Read about the diversity of the population and why it had an effect on the possibility of rebellion and revolution.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Ireland
Provides an overview of the culture of Ireland. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
The History Cat
The History Cat: Age of Exploration: The Columbian Exchange
A fascinating look at the exchanges that took place around the world after the Americas were discovered. This covered the gamut from diseases which wiped out 90% of the native peoples in North and South America, to farm animals, tools,...
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Culture Ireland / History
A brief description of the history of 11 different historical sites in Ireland.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Jerry of the Islands by Jack London
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. First published in 1917, one publication is Jerry of the Islands. This novel was written by Jack London.
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Cain: Northern Ireland Background to the Peace Process
A recent account on how the various political factions in Northern Ireland are working out a peaceful solution to the rebellion of the IRA and other Separatist groups. 2003
Tennessee Historical Society
Tennessee Encyclopedia: Memphis Race Riot of 1866
A brief article outlining reasons for the anger and frustration of many whites in the Memphis area after the Civil War which resulted in the Memphis Race Riot.
Curated OER
Irish Fleeing Aboard Ships
What factors prompted Europeans to come to the United States in the nineteenth century? This article discusses how the Industrial Revolution in Europe and the potato famine in Ireland brought millions of people to the U.S., and...
Curated OER
Map of Irish Republic
The BBC features an overview on the European country of Ireland including key facts, historical background, information on political leaders and the news media, and a timeline of key events. Also provides links to recent news stories and...
Victorian Web
The Victorian Web: Jonathan Swift: A Brief Biography
A biography of the life and works of Irish author Jonathan Swift.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "Unlawful Possession" by George A. Birmingham
Read the full text of "Unlawful Possession" by Irish clergyman and author George A. Birmingham.
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