When you hear the name Florence Nightingale, what comes to your mind? Wartime nurse? The International Red Cross? Florence Nightingale's many contributions to the Crimean war effort, the welfare of injured soldiers, and the future of...

Greek and Egyptian mythology, the story of the Lion King, and the legend of King Arthus are just some of the ways these resources explore the different cultural interpretations of heroes. Then learn the stories of Cinderella, as well as...

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

Great reference tool from the National Postal Museum online exhibits for learning about the life of legendary baseball star, Roberto Clemente, who was honored twice with a postage stamp in his memory. Includes images of memorabilia and...

View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1974 to commemorate Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow". With a short passage on the details of this eloquent folktale.

Site features the painting "The Birthplace of Herbert Hoover, West Branch, Iowa" by Grant Wood. The legend behind the painting, background information, and discussion questions are provided. An outline of key ideas and vocabulary...

An image of "Legend of St Lucy", created by Master of the Legend of Saint Lucy in 1480 (Oil on oak panel, 79 x 183 cm).

An image of "Legend of St Ursula (closed)", created by Master of the Legend of Saint Ursula from 1475-82 (Oil on oak panel, 47,5 x 30 cm , 59 x 18,5 cm).

An image of "Legend of St Ursula, the Church and the Synagogue", created by Master of the Legend of Saint Ursula from 1475-82 (Oil on oak panel, 47,5 x 30 cm , 59 x 18,5 cm).

An illustration of an Assyrian tablet depicting part of the Deluge legend. A deluge myth or flood myth is a mythological story of a great flood sent by a deity or deities to destroy civilization as an act of divine retribution.

Watch a slideshow of images of Pocahontas, whose significance as an American icon has been interpreted in many different ways over the years. Includes an engraving of Pocahontas, thought to be the only portrait of her made during her...

An image of "Description and location of the Legend of St Francis fresco cycle", created by Giotto Di Bondonez.

An image of "Legend of St Francis: 1. Homage of a Simple Man", created by Giotto Di Bondone in 1300 (Fresco, 270 x 230 cm).

An image of "Legend of St Francis: 20. Death and Ascension of St Francis", created by Giotto Di Bondone in 1300 (Fresco, 270 x 230 cm).

An image of "Legend of St Francis: 21. Apparition to Fra Agostino and to Bishop Guido of Arezzo", created by Giotto Di Bondone in 1300 (Fresco, 270 x 230 cm).

An image of "Legend of St Francis: 22. Verification of the Stigmata", created by Giotto Di Bondone in 1300 (Fresco, 270 x 230 cm).

An image of "Legend of St Francis: 23. St. Francis Mourned by St. Clare", created by Giotto Di Bondone in 1300 (Fresco, 270 x 230 cm).

An image of "Legend of St Francis: 24. Canonization of St Francis", created by Giotto Di Bondone in 1300 (Fresco, 270 x 230 cm).

An image of "Legend of St Francis: 25. Dream of St Gregory", created by Giotto Di Bondone in 1300 (Fresco, 270 x 230 cm).

An image of "Legend of St Francis: 14. Miracle of the Spring", created by Giotto Di Bondone from 1297-1300 (Fresco, 270 x 200 cm).

An image of "Legend of St Francis: 18. Apparition at Arles", created by Giotto Di Bondone from 1297-1300 (Fresco, 270 x 230 cm).

An image of "Legend of St Francis: 19. Stigmatization of St Francis", created by Giotto Di Bondone from 1297-1300 (Fresco, 270 x 230 cm).

An image of "Legend of St Francis: 11. St Francis before the Sultan (Trial by Fire)", created by Giotto Di Bondone from 1297-1300 (Fresco, 270 x 230 cm).

An image of "Legend of St Francis: 12. Ecstasy of St Francis", created by Giotto Di Bondone from 1297-1300 (Fresco, 270 x 230 cm).