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Friesian School

Fresian School: Rome and Romania

For Students 9th - 10th
This article, which is provided for by the Fresian School, covers a large part of Roman history, but pays particular attention to the reign and effects of Emperor Nero.
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BBC

Bbc: Romania's First Couple Executed

For Students 9th - 10th
One December 25, 1989, Nicolae and Elena Ceausescu were tried by a military tribunal and shot by a firing squad. This is a short recounting of the event.
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Sam Houston State University

Shsu: Country Study: Romania and the Eastern Question

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents a history of eastern Europe from the eleventh to the seventeenth century. It contains a section of Transylvania under the Hapsburgs.
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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Mocanita Last of the Carpathian Forestry Railways

For Students 9th - 10th
Pictorial essay showcases the history and construction of the Vaser Valley Railway of Viseu de Sus in Romania.
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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Memory as a Form of Justice

For Students 9th - 10th
Using photographs, Google exhibition examines the former Sighet prison used by the communist regime to hold political prisoners. It also serves as a memorial to the victims of communism and to the anticommunist resistance in Sighet,...
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Other

Central Europe Review: Elena Ceausescu

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information on the legacy of Elena Ceausescu. It details her life as the wife of the Romanian dictator and the legacy she left behind. (Published 8 July 1999)
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EIN News

Ei nnews.com: Central Europe Online

For Students 9th - 10th
Central Europe Online provides the latest news, issues, and events throughout central Europe (Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, and the Balkans). Website also provides an elaborate directory of...
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Other

Hr Net: Statement of Prime Minister Mugur Isarescu

For Students 9th - 10th
A statement issued in December 1999 by Prime Minister Mugur Isarescu. An interesting look at the Eastern European move toward democratic government.
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Sam Houston State University

Shsu: The Warsaw Pact

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a wealth of information about the Warsaw Pact. Includes information about the Soviet Alliance System, the organization of East European National units, the development of Socialist Armies in Eastern Europe, East-West diplomacy...
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New York University

Institute for the Study of the Ancient World: Lost World of Old Europe

For Students 9th - 10th
Exhibition of Neolithic statuettes, figurines, and vessels from Romania, Bulgaria, and Moldova answers a series of burning questions about early settlements along the Danube, dating from 5000 to 3500 B.C.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Nicolae Ceausescu

For Students 9th - 10th
A lengthy biography of the life of Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceausescu. Chronicles his early life, rise to power, political and economic powers, and ultimate demise. Ceausescu is a good person to study to learn about the end of communism...
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Other

The North Pole: Christmas Around the World

For Students 3rd - 8th
A look at how world countries celebrate the different traditions of the Christmas season.
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Friesian School

Friesian: Kings and Emperors

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a list of the known chieftains and a description of their involvement in the damage of Roman power.
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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Bucharest, City of Victory

For Students 9th - 10th
Photographic exhibition portrays the Romanian Revolution of 1989 in the city of Bucharest.
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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: The Romanian Revolution, Broadcast Live

For Students 9th - 10th
On December 22, 1989, the Romanian revolution was the first revolution to be broadcast live.
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Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

Woodrow Wilson Center: Digital Archive: Economic Cold War

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a loosely related collection of primary source documents that discuss economic issues during the Cold War period. These documents are all varied in topic and geographical coverage, ranging from the 1950s to the 1980s, and coming...
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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Trial and Execution

For Students 9th - 10th
Photographic exhibit details the capture, trial, and execution of Nicolae Ceausescu and his wife Elana for crimes committed during the Romanian Revolution.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Romanian Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Romanian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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The History Place

The History Place: Statistics of the Holocaust

For Students 9th - 10th
This page from The History Place has a chart with the number of Jewish people killed in the Holocaust. Nearly 6 million Jewish people were murdered. This site is disturbing its apparent accuracy of the Jewish slaughter.
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Digital Dialects

Digital Dialects: Romanian Language

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An introduction to speaking Romanian. Find phrases, greetings, and vocabulary to learn then practice with online games.
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Other

Romanian Space Agency: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is the official homepage of the Romanian Space Agency. A very interesting site to check out for information on the subject.
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Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: Nicolae Ceausescu, 1918 1989

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the political career of Communist leader, Nicolae Ceausescu.
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Other

More or Less: Nicolae Ceausescu Killer File

For Students 9th - 10th
A great overview of the life of Romanian leader Nicolae Ceausescu. Includes his background and a detailed timeline of his life. A great resource for learning about his life and times.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Romanians

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Romanians. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...

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