Curated OER
Eternal Egypt: Stela of King Ahmose the First
This limestone stela was dedicated by King Ahmose the First, who expelled the Hyksos from Egypt, to his grandmother Queen Tetishery. It shows scenes of the king making offerings to the queen.
Curated OER
Eternal Egypt: Bed of Queen Hetepheres
This marvelous bed, which belonged to Queen Hetepheres, rests on four gilded wooden supports in the form of lion's legs. Her son, King Khufu, transferred her funerary bed from Dahshur to Giza to provide more security.
Curated OER
Eternal Egypt: Sarcophagus of Queen Kawit
The sarcophagus of Queen Kawit, who was the wife of King Montuhotep the Second, was one of the most noteworthy in terms of the low-relief sculpture in the Theban court. The outer faces of this limestone sarcophagus are decorated with...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: King's County, 1908
A detailed travel map of Ireland in 1908, showing all or portions of counties Westmeath, King's, Galway, and Queen's. The map shows first class and secondary roads, railways, cities, towns, ports, rivers, lakes, terrain, and coastal...
Curated OER
A View on Cities: Toronto: Statue of King Edward Vii
Statue of King Edward VII, Queen's Park (Toronto)
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Queen Alexandra
(1844-1925) Consort of King Edward VII. She founded the Imperial Military Nursing Service and instituted the annual Alexandra Rose day.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: English Civil War
An in-depth article regarding the English Civil Wars. The article discusses the events leading up to the war, the dispute between Charles II and Parliament, and details on the First, Second and Third Civil Wars.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Trans Jessie L. Weston[pdf]
This is a 22-page PDF of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight translated by Jessie L. Weston.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: The Six Wives of Henry Viii: Tudor Times
Explore Tudor England by playing an interactive riddle game. Find clues to six riddles in paintings that commemorate events from Henry's life and reign.
University of Calgary
Isabella I the Catholic
This page is part of the University of Calgary History Department's award-winning "European Voyages of Exploration" website. It provides biographical information on Queen Isabella I of Castile and includes several images of Isabella and...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: What Was Columbus Thinking
These lesson plans guide students' thinking about the effects Columbus' journey to the New World had on Native Americans and uses primary sources such as excerpts from Columbus' diary and letters to Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand.
Other
Scot Clans: Scottish History
Step back in time and explore Scotland's history through a series of timelines, charting events from ancient times, through the Middle Ages and Renaissance, up until today. Read about the country's mysterious beginnings, its contact with...
PBS
The Ethiopian City of Aksum
This site has a description of the legendary city of Aksum. This Ethiopian city thrived between the 1st and 10th centuries and possessed wealth beyond compare for its time. Also, this town was home to the Queen of Sheba and, according to...
Greek Gods
Greek Gods: Demigods & Spirits: Persephone
Learn about Persephone, the Queen of the Underworld, and see the pictures.
TES Global
Tes: Teaching History With 100 Objects Guy Fawkes' Lantern
[Free Registration/Login Required] This collection of resources focuses on Guy Fawkes' Lantern used in the Gunpowder Plot to blow up Parliment and the king in 1605. It includes photos of the lantern, a drawing of Fawkes with the lantern...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Liliuokalani
Encyclopaedia Britannica provides a biography of Liliuokalani, the first woman to be queen of Hawaii.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Jordan
The BBC provides a general overview of the country of Jordan. Content includes a focus on Jordan's recent history, leaders and media, a Jordanian timeline of key events, and much more.
Other
Archontology.org: Archontology
An intriguing site that lists political, religious, and other historical offices and the people that held them for many of the countries around the world. Clicking on names will yield a biography in some cases.
Other
Tudor History: Jane Seymour
Provides a good overview of the life of Jane Seymore, third wife to Henry VIII. Content also includes an image gallery of the queen.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Spain History and Timeline Overview
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Spain including Roman rule, the Moors, the Renconquista, kings and queens, explorers, war with Britain, and the Spanish Revolution.
Ducksters
Ducksters: United Kingdom History and Timeline Overview
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of the United Kingdom including Celtics, Saxons, Roman rule, the Norman Invasion, kings and queens, the British Empire, and the World Wars.
LM Digital Media
Kids World Fun: The Princess Who Didn't Eat Eggplants [Pdf]
This illustrated ebook shares the story of a fictional character named Princess Helena. As a picky eater, she has completely frustrated her parents, the king and queen. Students will enjoy reading about how she overcame her finicky...
The History Cat
The History Cat: Age of Exploration: Christopher Columbus
The story of Christopher Columbus, of how he became an explorer, his encounter with the Arawak people in the Caribbean, and the exaggerated tales he told the King and Queen of Spain when he returned to Europe.
The Newberry Library
Newberry Library: Library Exhibit: Elizabeth I: Ruler and Legend
Full-featured online exhibition about Elizabeth I, her reign, and Elizabethan times.
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