This site gives an account of the life achievements of Friedrich I, also known as Barbarossa (for his red beard), second ruler of the Hohenstaufens. He was succeeded by his son, Henry VI. This site also gives information about the Empire...

This site describes the resistance to Protestantism, mainly by Charles V who sought to unify the German empire under Roman Catholicism. In 1555 the Peace of Augsburg was signed, giving each ruler (king, duke, etc.) the right to designate...

This Library of Congress site contains historical information about Japanese involvement in Korea in the early 1900's.

Provides history of Zionism. End of article discusses Orthodox Jews' problems with Zionism.

This site from the Library of Congress describes the economic policies and decisions made by Yugoslavia in the 1960s. Also addresses rising tension among various ethnic groups in the region. A great overview to a very complex time and...

This site from the Library of Congress explains the development of the 1992 Georgian elections. Looks at how issues needed to be ironed out in order for elections to take place.

This site from the Library of Congress describes the factors involved with organizing the 1992 Georgian election. Examines some of the election laws and the challenge of including people from all regions in the election.

This site from the Library of Congress examines some of the struggles that came out of democratization. The end of the communist party lead to the rise of splintered political parties. Legitimate vs. illegitimate bodies of government are...

This site compares the tango and the Brazilian Maxixeii. It is illustrated with photographs and diagrams. The steps are plain and easy to follow.

Jiskha.com offers a general overview of the history of computers and includes a variety of links to specific historical topics.

Educational resource that focuses on British women's experiences of war in the twentieth century.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Up-to-date reports on the on-going mission of the Obama Transition Team to select candidates for key government posts. Click on "Interactive Graphic: The New Team" to watch how appointments are made.

This site has the definition of "Infomercial," and includes explanations of the infomercial equivalent in print media and on the internet.

From the Journals of the Continental Congress, dated July 4, 1776 in which students can read the exact words which were read to the delegates at the Continental Congress, listing the grievances against the King of England.

Read the actual statements from the Library of Congress as recorded during the Federal Convention, of the debates on representation in the House of Representatives and of the struggle between small and large states. The responses to this...

A detailed site that describes the physical characteristics of the zebra mussel, provides a map that depicts the native range of this shellfish, discusses the means of introduction into our country, and delves into the impact of this...

See how data distributed across multiple tables are related to each other in some way.

This site provides links to several interesting photos of Gertrude Stein.

These are fourteen actual photographs taken during the Civil War at the battlefield of Bull Run.

This Library of Congress page recounting the history of Nepal's relations with the U.S., through 1991. Offers good overview of U.S. financial aid to Nepal, and Nepal's strategic importance to the United States.

This site from The Library of Congress discusses the poverty rate and welfare in Pakistan. Access to safe water, Western healthcare, and leading causes of death are also discussed. The information that is presented is brief but factual.

Showcases paintings by Canadian artist, Homer Watson. Click on each title to view the work.

Offers images of works by Canadian artist, James Wilson Morrice. Click on the title to view the painting.

A color-keyed topographical map of the Russian Federation.