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Wikipedia: Fred Rogers
Wikipedia offers a comprehensive biography of the late Fred Rogers, the host of the PBS children's television show "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood." Content includes a focus on Rogers' life and work, his impact through his television show,...
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Dr. Zahi Hawass: Quest for the Mummy of Hatshepsut
The story of Dr. Hawass's (Egypt's foremost expert on ancient Egypt) first attempts to locate and identify the mummy of Hatshepsut. He finally identified her mummy in 2007.
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Maui and Hawaiian Chronology
A very detailed description/timeline of Hawaiian history. The time ranges from B.C. through 1997.
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Scotland.com
Basic facts and travel information about Scotland. Information is available about business, community, travel, culture, news, sports, and shopping.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Georgia: People
In this article you can read about the people of Georgia, a place having more than 2500 years of recorded history. Find a chart at the end of the article that gives you quick facts about the country. Information for the CIA World Fact Book.
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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.
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Genuki: Rulers of England and Great Britain
Chronology of British rulers arranged by family and year, spanning from Egbert in 829 to Elizabeth II in 1952.
Josie's Poems
Josie's Poems: "Fish and Chips Again"
A poem about a king and a queen who love fish and chips, and thier son who does not.
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.
University of Groningen
American History: Essays: The Seven Years War
This site describes events causing the Seven Years' War, which resulted mainly from quarrels over trading rights in the Ohio Valley. It goes on to briefly describe the series of four wars fought between the French and the British.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Christine De Pisan
Use this site to learn about Christine de Pisan, a writer of the Middle Ages well known for her poems, songs, and ballads.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: America's Place in the Global Struggle
Read about how a fight for global domination between France and England resulted in the Seven Years' War, including the French and Indian War. See how the wars brought about great debts and strange alliances.
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Mister Rogers Dies at Age 74
The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, a daily news broadcast on PBS, offers an insightful look into the life and accomplishments of Fred Rogers.
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Springfield Public School District: Elizabethan England
Springfield Public School District provides comprehensive information on England during the Elizabethan time period. Includes historical figures and events, everyday life, arts and architecture, Shakespeare, and it offers links to other...
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Louisa May Alcott
The complete text of many of Alcott's famous works, a brief biography and a portrait are offered here. The most unusual feature is the ability to annotate the works as you read. Great for notetaking, adding marginalia, raising questions,...
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Bob's Byway: Glossary of Poetic Terms
Calling itself "unique," Bob's is easy to use, with cross-links throughout, phonetic pronunciation guides when necessary, and many examples and quotations. Click on the letter and scroll for the word.
Curated OER
Etc: Ireland During the Stuart and Brunswick Period, 1605 1714
A map of Ireland during the Stuart Period (from the ascension of King James I in1603 to the death of Queen Anne in 1714) and the Brunswick (House of Hanover) Period (from the ascension of George I as King of Great Britain and Ireland in...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Ireland, 1494
A map of Ireland from the latter period of the English Pale (1492) to the time of Elizabeth and James I (1558-1625). The English "Pale" referred to the English controlled lands of Ireland, which by 1492 had been reduced, as shown on the...
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Eternal Egypt: Neferure
Neferure was the only daughter of Queen Hatshepsut and King Tuthmosis the Second. She was the protegee or the favorite of Queen Hatshepsut and Senenmut, the Chief of Public Works. She died probably in the year 11 of the reign of her mother.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Lilioukalani
Lydia Kamakeha, queen of Hawaii, born De. 2, 1838. She was a sister of King Kalakaua. On Jan. 29, 1891, she was proclaimed queen of the Hawaiin Islands.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Bishop Lancelot Andrewes
Lancelot Andrewes (1555 - 25 September 1626) was an English clergyman and scholar, who held high positions in the Church of England during the reigns of Queen Elizabeth I and King James I. During the latter's reign, Andrewes served as...
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