The First Peoples of America have a rich and long history, much of it passed down through stories or legends, and involving animals and nature. 5 short legends, each from a different tribe, are told here.

The Museum Network series, Myths and Legends, presents an analysis and discussion exercise on the neo-classical bronze copy of the ancient Greek sculpture, the "Farnese Hercules" by an unknown artist. The work resides in the Bowes Museum.

Summarizes the history of the Lost Colony of Roanoke Island and the legend of Virginia Dare that emerged later. She was the first English child born in the New World.

English text of the Pima legend "The Flood on Superstition Mountain."

This site explores Native American Indian mythology and legends. Learn how creation myths and other stories passed down over history.

Twenty years of Nelson Mandela put together in a stunning timeline that includes stories, quotes, video, and photographs.

A brief overview of the major beliefs and legends in Egyptian theology.

In this instructional activity students will reinforce their knowledge about Native Americans and their culture. They will also be introduced to Native American writing. The students will read The Legend of The Indian Paintbrush by Tomie...

This site from Flamenco World.com provides an excerpt from Paco Sevilla's book "Carman Amaya, Queen of the Gypsies," introduces Sabicas who discovered Carman Amaya.

A virtual exhibit featuring sports legends and great Olympians from more than a dozen sports. See artifacts from the Smithsonian's sports collection, and explore the exhibition spotlights on athletes who dominated their sports.

Get to know all about the owl by clicking on any of the topics in the menu bar! Includes myths and legends, night life, diet, eyes and ears, reproduction, and a specific focus on the owls native to Idaho. [Requires Windows Media Player.]

This is a 700-page PDF of the complete novel Le Morte D'Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory, the Coradella Collegiate Bookshelf Editions, 2004.

In this blended lesson supporting literacy skills, students learn about baseball legend Roberto Clemente, his early years in the United States during segregation, and changes in the 1960s that made the U.S. culture more open to...

This lesson plan offers detailed instructions on the types and uses of map symbols.

Following a brief explanation of who Gefion was in Norse mythology, there are two translated excepts from old Norse texts which describe particular events in which Gefion was involved.

This Norse folktale seems to be based on the myth about Thor's belt of strength. Here, in a much later version, a boy uses the blue belt he finds to outwit a troll.

Brief biography of Sir Thomas Malory. This Arthurian Legends Room Page also contains information on "Morte d'Arthur" and "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight," as well as links to further information. The text is difficult to read due to the...

Students investigate how people throughout history have used myths to understand natural occurrences.

America honors Jackie Robinson's first year in baseball's major leagues. This site has a brief biography of Jackie Robinson and how he broke the race barrier.

A resource from Heinrich-Heine-University Duesseldorf. Provides a short biography of Geoffrey Chaucer and links to pages describing some of his best-known writings.

Sharks have been celebrated as powerful gods by some native cultures. And today, sharks are recognized as apex predators of the world's ocean. What is it that makes these fish worthy of our ancient legends and so successful in the seas?...

A site filled with information about the Penobscot Indians past and present. There are numerous hyperlinks to pictures, legends, language, and many other sources for information. This is a personal site written by a Cherokee Indian...

This site provides a wealth of information about the American songwriter, Stephen Foster. This link leads you to the biographical information which is divided into five sections: beginnings, his life's work, the legend, the problems, and...

Read the legend of Charles Arthur "Pretty Boy" Floyd's life as a robber in the 1930s.