University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: Selected Poetry of C. Rossetti
This site from the University of Toronto provides the text of 13 of Rossetti's most famous poems. Some biographical information is also provided.
University of Virginia
Univ. Of Virginia: Leo Tolstoy: Childhood and Early Manhood
The Electronic Text Center at the University of Virginia has provided the full text of Paul (Pavel) Birukoff's book entitled "Leo Tolstoy: Childhood and Early Manhood."
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Web Gallery of Art: Resurrection
An image of "Resurrection", created by Dieric the Elder Bouts from 1450-60 (Tempera on canvas, 89 x 72,5 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Resurrection
An image of "Resurrection", created by Master of the Housebook from 1480-85 (Panel, 132 x 77 cm).
Luminarium
Luminarium: William Langland (Ca. 1330 1387)
This site includes a brief biography of William Langland, the texts of Piers Plowman, an illumination, and a brief collection of articles and essays.
Web Gallery of Art
Web Gallery of Art: Uccello, Paolo
This resource contains several links to works by Paolo Uccello. By clicking on the links, the works can be accessed along with a biography on Uccello himself.
Other
Ncas: A Comparison Between Tolstoy and Plato
"Art, Science, and Transcendence: A Comparison Between Tolstoy and Plato" is the full text of a scholarly article written by Dr. T.J. Kuijl. For serious students of Tolstoy.
Harvard University
Harvard University: Geoffrey Chaucer Page: William Langland "Piers Plowman"
Provides the text to William Langland's "Piers Plowman".
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Ascension
This page describes the traditional Catholic belief that after His Resurrection from the dead, Jesus was taken, in both body and soul, into heaven. Includes links to related information. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a...
Other
Joyful Heart Ministries: Easter
A collection of short stories and brief articles about Easter. Great analogies to help you understand the Easter holiday as well as fun stories and bible studies.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Jesus
This student article on Jesus, the founder of Christianity, includes a detailed biography, images and related links.
Other
Christian Answers: Jesus Christ
This site begins with prophetic messages about Jesus and goes through his birth, life, death and resurrection. A lot of information here.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Easter
Explains the definition, the Feast, and much of what is related to Easter as we know it. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.
Other
Roger Ebert: Review of Anna Karenina
Roger Ebert, film critic for the Chicago Sun-Times, reviews the 1997 film version of Leo Tolstoy's classic novel Anna Karenina. The movie starred Sophie Marceau and Sean Bean as Anna and Vronsky.
Other
Wired for Books: Community Reconsidered
Read the transcripts of a conversation among three Ohio University literature professors about The Death of Ivan Ilyich and Master and Man by Leo Tolstoy. The conversation took place on July 27, 1997 at the Ohio University...
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Web Gallery of Art: Christ Resurrects the Daughter of Jairus
An image of "Christ Resurrects the Daughter of Jairus", created by Friedrich Overbeck in 1815 (Pen with black ink over pencil, watercolour, 307 x 373 mm).
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No. 37 Scenes From the Life of Christ: 21. Resurrection (Noli Me Tangere)
An image of "No. 37 Scenes from the Life of Christ: 21. Resurrection (Noli me tangere)", created by Giotto Di Bondone from 1304-06 (Fresco, 200 x 185 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Resurrection of the Boy
An image of "Resurrection of the Boy", created by Domenico Ghirlandaio from 1483-85 (Fresco).
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: At What Moment Are You Dead?
For as far back as we can trace our existence, humans have been fascinated with death and resurrection. But is resurrection really possible? And what is the actual difference between a living creature and a dead body anyway? The...
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Eternal Egypt: Osiris
Osiris was believed to be the king of Egypt in prehistoric times. His brother Seth had him killed. Isis, wife of Osiris, searched Egypt for his body parts and resurrected him in the Otherworld.
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Eternal Egypt: Mask of Lady Thuya
This beautiful gilded and inlaid cartonnage mask, which was supposed to preserve the features of Lady Thuya, aimed to help the soul recognize its wrapped corpse to facilitate resurrection.
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Eternal Egypt: Isis
Isis was the Divine and Protective Mother. She was the wife and sister of Osiris, and his partner on the throne of Egypt. After the death of Osiris, she collected his torn body and resurrected him with her magical power. Isis gave birth...