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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Juliana of Norwich

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biography from The Catholic Encyclopedia of Juliana of Norwich, a fourteenth century writer. Details her life experiences as well as her background as a nun, and some of her writing. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is...
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Classical Net

Classical Net: Musical Periods

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains the most significant artistic output of the most important composers within each historical period.
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Curated OER

Unesco: Mexico: Historic Centre of Morelia

For Students 9th - 10th
Built in the 16th century, Morelia is an outstanding example of urban planning which combines the ideas of the Spanish Renaissance with the Mesoamerican experience. Well-adapted to the slopes of the hill site, its streets still follow...
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Curated OER

Unesco: Russian Federation: Historic Monuments of Novgorod and Surroundings

For Students 9th - 10th
Situated on the ancient trade route between Central Asia and northern Europe, Novgorod was Russia's first capital in the 9th century. Surrounded by churches and monasteries, it was a centre for Orthodox spirituality as well as Russian...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Edward Iii

For Students 9th - 10th
Edward III was one of the most successful English kings of medieval times. His fifty-year reign began when his father, Edward II of England killed. Edwards reign was marked by an expansion of English territory through wars in Scotland...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The When, Where and Who of Crusading

For Students 9th - 10th
When were the Crusades? Who fought in the Crusades? Where were the Crusades? These questions are answered in the following summary along with the traditions and cultures that formed as a result of the Crusades.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: How Was Crusading Justified?

For Students 9th - 10th
Were the Crusades considered just warfare? Can any war be considered just? Delve into this issue by reading the following synopsis that looks at reasons war can be justified based on certain criteria.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Pyxis of Al Mughira

For Students 9th - 10th
The Pyxis of al-Mughira, now in the Louvre, is among the best surviving examples of the royal ivory carving tradition in Al-Andalus (Islamic Spain). View pictures and read a description of this pyxis in this essay.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Mimar Sinan, Mosque of Selim Ii, Edirne

For Students 9th - 10th
Elegant stacked domes, reaching to the heavens, and towering, slender pencil minarets characterize Ottoman mosque architecture. Few mosques, however, are as visually stunning and architecturally significant as the Selimiye Complex in...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Great Mosque of Cordoba

For Students 9th - 10th
Known locally as Mezquita-Catedral, the Great Mosque of Cordoba is one of the oldest structures still standing from the time Muslims ruled Al-Andalus. View pictures and read descriptions of this example of Islamic architecture in this...
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William of Ockham

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of William of Ockham.

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