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Ilan Ramon
The BBC explores the Israel's reaction to the Space Shuttle Columbia tragedy and the death of Israeli astronaut Ilan Ramon.
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[Picture of the Great Sphinx]
An essay about the significance of the sphinx in "Oedipus the King," the tragedy by Sophocles. The essay begins with an examination of the Great Sphinx at Giza, discussing its appearance, age, and likely purpose.
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[The Smile of the Sphinx, Before the 1920s Restoration]
An essay about the significance of the sphinx in "Oedipus the King," the tragedy by Sophocles. The essay begins with an examination of the Great Sphinx at Giza, discussing its appearance, age, and likely purpose.
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War Bride Commemorative Certificate
45,000 war brides emigrated to Canada during and after World War II, the majority of them British. This site was compiled by a war bride historian (her Master's thesis on this topic can be downloaded here) and is rich with personal...
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Ve Day Memories Gala Records
45,000 war brides emigrated to Canada during and after World War II, the majority of them British. This site was compiled by a war bride historian (her Master's thesis on this topic can be downloaded here) and is rich with personal...
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Alan Hitchon on Board the Mauretania February 5, 1946
45,000 war brides emigrated to Canada during and after World War II, the majority of them British. This site was compiled by a war bride historian (her Master's thesis on this topic can be downloaded here) and is rich with personal...
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Famous Trials: The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire Trial, 1911
Site opens with a terrible picture of victims of the fire that draws the reader into the incredible story of this tragedy. A very comprehensive site with newspaper articles, trial testimony, maps of the building, and photographs.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Persona
A mask. Masks were worn by Greek and Roman actors in nearly all dramatic representations. This custom arose undoubtedly from the practice of smearing the face with certain juices and colours, and of appearing in disguise, at the...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Persona
A mask. Masks were worn by Greek and Roman actors in nearly all dramatic representations. This custom arose undoubtedly from the practice of smearing the face with certain juices and colours, and of appearing in disguise, at the...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Aeschylus
(525-456 B.C.) Ancient Greek philosopher, founder of Greek tragedies
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Edwin Booth
Famous 19th century actor, and brother of John Wilkes Booth, who assassinated President Lincoln. Booth played in Richard III and many Shakespearean tragedies.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Jean Racine
A French dramatist, who primarily wrote tragedies.
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Scientific American: A Guide to the Salmonella Outbreak: In Depth Reports
Following a large number of salmonella outbreaks in 2008-2009, Scientific American delves into how it happened and led to tragedy.
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Etc: Clip Art Etc: William Alexander, Earl of Stirling
(1567-1640) Was a courtier to James I and Charles I. He later became secretary of state and Earl of Stirling. He wrote doomsday and four tragedies.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Agamemnon
This comprehensive site gives a summary, the major themes, plot analysis and study questions of the ancient play, Agamemnon.
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Shmoop: Antigone
Sophocles famous play, Antigone, is profiled in this interesting site. Read about the characters and their motivations.
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Bbc: Seven Die in Shuttle Disaster
In this detailed report, the BBC explores the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster. There is interactive media, video of the break up, and biographical information.
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Map Showing Approximate Area Where Shuttle Debris Has Come Down
In this detailed report, the BBC explores the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster. There is interactive media, video of the break up, and biographical information.
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Mex Connect: Glorious Innocent
This is an in-depth look at Francisco Madero, a revolutionary in Mexico fighting for social reform. You'll find out about his background, beliefs, accomplishments, and eventual downfall.