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Internet Cello Society: Portrait of Pablo Casals
A biography of the famous Spanish cellist, Pablo Casals. Of particular interest is the outstanding courage he displayed during the Spanish Civil War.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: The Mediterranean World
This website contains information about the people using the Mediterranean during the Renaissance. Mentions cultural diversity, humanism, economics and port cities. Includes the setting, cultural diversity, and changing order of the...
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Wole Soyinka Biographical
Nobel E-Museum offers this biography of African author Wole Soyinka, winner of the 1986 Nobel Prize in Literature.
Other
Freedom on the Move: Traveling Back
In this lesson, students will read and analyze ads written from 1850 to 1860 and make a timeline of the ads. They will consider important historical events, people, and literature from those years and build a timeline in their classroom...
BBC
Bbc News: Election of President in Nagorno Karabakh
A short article on the re-election of the president of Nagorno-Karabakh in August 2002. The Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh is not recognized as being a legitimate country by the rest of the world. The article is dated August 12, 2002.
Digital History
Digital History: The Gathering Storm
A look at how the Northerners perceived the conflict between North and South, a conflict between people who were for freedom and and those who were for slavery.
Lone Star Junction
Lone Star Junction: Notable Texans Before 1900
Lone Star Junction identifies an extensive list of high-profile Texans prior to 1900. A chart informs readers what general role in Texas history each person was involved in from Texas Revolution, Indian Wars, Civil War, and the...
Other
About Famous People: Clara Barton: Her Life, and the American Red Cross
The life and times of Clara Barton, Civil War nurse and founder of the American Red Cross.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Harriet Tubman
Learn more about the runaway slave named "the Moses of her people." Harriet Tubman's life was dedicated to helping others. Read more about her adventures during the Civil War and her continuing bravery.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Sudan: History
The history of Sudan since its independence has been one or constant turmoil. Read about the civil wars that have wracked this country for decades. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
BBC
Bbc: Timeline: Tajikistan
A nice timeline on the history of Tajikistan from the 8th century updated to 2012.. Provides details about the civil war and what the current status of the country is today.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Culture & Change, Evolution of Black History
Explore the Black History in America in the lives of famous African Americans. Features include a clickable interactive timeline that highlights important events, accomplishments, and personalities from 1492 to 2001.
BBC
Bbc News: Fragile Peace in Nagorno Karabakh
An article describing conditions in Nagorno-Karabakh ten years after the end of a bloody civil war in which Nagorno-Karabakh attempted to break away from Azerbaijan. So far the country of Nagorno-Karabakh is unrecognized by the world's...
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "What Five Dollars Paid" by t.s. Arthur
"What Five Dollars Paid" shows the chain reaction money can have when used to help people. Read the full text on this site.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies
A fantastic resource where you can find biographies of historical figures. You can search by the person's name or by topics, such as Presidents, United States Leaders, Scientists, Inventors, Humanitarians, Explorers and Pioneers,...
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Reconstruction: Northerners in the South
A fascinating firsthand account from the perspective of a carpetbagger and Civil War veteran. This veteran describes the roles he played in the Reconstruction process, his efforts to fit into Southern society, and Southern attitudes...
BBC
Bbc News: Ten Years of Ceasefire in Nagorno Karabakh
A summary of press accounts from Nagorno-Karabakh and the surrounding areas such as Armenia and Azerbaijan on how the ceasefire is working. The newspaper writers wonder if there were ever be a final settlement. Nagorno-Karabakh wants to...
PBS
Pbs: Hopes on the Horizon Nigeria
A companion website to a documentary on the rise of pro-democracy movements in Nigeria during the 1990s.
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: The Postwar Red Scare
[Free Registration/Login Required] Read about the Red Scare at the end of World War I where people were fraudulently charged with being anti-American. See how thousands of names of supposed Communists were collected.
Library of Congress
Loc: On the Homefront
This site from the Library of Congress provides posters and information on the home front during World War II and World War I. What were the people at home doing to help the men and women in the armed forces? See posters on Volunteer...
Tennessee History For Kids
Tennessee History for Kids: Sam Davis
Sam Davis is described as the "Boy Hero of the Confederacy" -- and for good reason. This website will provide more information about the famous Confederate spy.
Tennessee History For Kids
Tennessee History for Kids: Shiloh
Before the Battle of Shiloh, many people believed that the Civil War wouldn't last long. But on April 6 and 7, 1862, two massive armies collided on this out-of-the-way piece of land in Hardin County. By the time the battle ended, nearly...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: What Happened to Railroads?
Between the Civil War and World War II, railroads were one of the nation's most important businesses and an integral part of people's lives. In this lesson, students assume the role of detectives investigating why the rail companies...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1865 1898: Westward Expansion: Social and Cultural
After the Civil War, westward expansion continued to increase, as migrants moved to the west in search of economic opportunities. In this video, Kim discusses the social and cultural effects of increased migration to the west, including...