Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Stuart Davis
Stuart Davis is profiled at this site in a format that begins with a brief biographical sketch of his life. His works are then listed by appearance in the museum's database. Each work is presented in thumbnail format with brief...
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Lusitania Online: Homepage
Lusitania Online is the "Definitive site for information on the RMS Lusitania and her last Master, Captain W.T. Turner."
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The Cave of Chauvet Pont D' Arc
The only way to see the prehistoric cave paintings at Chauvet-Pont-D' Arc, France is to take the virtual tour offered here. Learn about the discovery of the caves and the archaeological evidence found that allows great insight into the...
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Arles: Provence Beyond
This site, entitled Arles: Provence Beyond provides history, information, and images of the town.
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: Impressionism
The site from the National Gallery of Art contains a short overview of the Impressionist movement - several works are featured, with audio analysis of the paintings. More extensive galleries of Edouard Manet and Claude Monet are linked.
University of North Carolina
Univ. Of North Carolina: Narrative of William W. Brown
Here at this site from the University of North Carolina, read the entire text of William Brown's (1814?-1884 CE) book, "Narrative of William W. Brown, an American Slave." This website allows you to download the entire book on one webpage...
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Cape Breton Victoria: First Day of School Activities
Are you looking for some creative activities to get to know your students on the first day of class? This site has compiled a list of great activities, icebreakers, and team-building games to get your classes off on the right foot.
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History View: Mont Saint Michel
Le Mont-Saint-Michel is an island and mainland commune in Normandy, France. Here you can take a virtual tour.
Franco Cavazzi
Theatre of Marcellus
There is a fabulous picture at this site. Unfortunately, there is only one sentence to go along with it, but the illustration makes the site worth the effort of going there.
The BIG zoo
The Big Zoo: Saltwater Crocodile
Virtual zoo site provides some fascinating facts on this largest living reptile. Contains a physical description as well as information on their habitat, diet, social structure and birth and offspring.
Royal Household
The Royal Household: Buckingham Palace
Virtual tour of Buckingham Palace, the administrative headquarters of the Monarch.
University of California
Ucmp: What Did T. Rex Taste Like?
The title could be slightly misleading for this site. It is actually a teaching and learning module on the science of cladistics. As they go through the module, students will increase their understanding of, and appreciation for, the...
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Soviet Archives Exhibit
This ibiblio.org exhibit discusses in detail the history of the Soviet Union. The site is grouped into two main categories with several sub-headings. One is Internal Workings of the Soviet System including: Repression and Terror: Stalin...
University of California
Ucmp: Life Has a History
University of California site showcases how different types of organisms exist on the Earth and the history of life.
Other
Asia Society: More Than Meets the Eye: Japanese Art
This tour of Japanese art is almost as good as being there in person. It offers an extensive introduction and virtual gallery.
University of California
University of California Museum of Paleontology: Stories From the Fossil Record
This colorful, interactive site demonstrates how fossils can be used to discover a range of information about the past. Topics include Past Lives, Paleoecology, Geologic History, and Biodiversity.
Other
Wdrcobg.com: Beatles
This site has an interview with reporter Long John Wade who accompanied the Beatles on their First American Tour. This does not include a chronological account of the tour, but it does give interesting bits of information, a few...
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Nash Country Daily: Homepage
Basic country site featuring weekly updated news, features, interviews. Topical information but doesn't go into depth at all.
PBS
Pbs: Nova Online: History of the Universe
PBS site explores the history of the Universe by providing users with a Universe Timeline exploring different theories. Site also contains links to a tour of the Universe, birth of a Supernova, additional resources and much more.
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U.s. News: 32 Best Things to Do in New York City
From Central Park to museums, this site offers suggestions and descriptions of the most popular sightseeing tours and options in New York City. Gather information and view pictures of the fabulous places to visit in this unique city.
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Discover Hong Kong
A comprehensive site for visitors to Hong Kong, virtual or real. Visit the Interactive Gallery to see videos or photos, read your Chinese horoscope, listen to the sounds of a Hong Kong marketplace. Learn about Chinese cuisine (you'll...
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: Venetian Painting in the Early Renaissance
From this site you can learn a little bit about the Renaissance art movement's beginnings in Venice. You will also view 7 representative works from various artists.
Other
Agate Travel: The Yangtze River
This site provides detail about the third largest river in the world, the Yangtze River. It gives information on the three parts of the river -- the Upper, Middle, and Lower Reaches. Be sure to click on "Scenic Spots by Route" for...
Curated OER
Galapagos Islands Guided Tour Take a Virtual Tour of the Galapagos!
Take a yacht to the Galapagos Islands, at least virtually. This site is a travel guide to Galapagos tours and offers an introduction, map, trip planinng tips and guided tours to all of the islands.