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Pbs American Experience: Mrs. America: Women's Roles in the 1950s
Learn about the role of women in the 1950's. American society was geared toward the family and marriage and children were part of the national agenda.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Zuni
This reference introduced the Zuni tribe located in New Mexico. Read about their marriage customs, family life, economy, religion and socialization.
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: The Private Life of the Romans
The complete text of the book published in 1932 giving valuable details on the family life of Romans, the role of children and women, dress codes, water supplies, and much more.
Able Media
Classics Technology Center: Roman Weddings
The Classics Technology Center offers an introduction to the different types of Roman weddings.
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Lambda Legal: Hollingsworth v. Perry
Perry v. Schwarzenegger (now known as Hollingsworth v. Perry) was filed on behalf of two same-sex couples by attorneys Ted Olson and David Boies in May 2009, asking for a preliminary order blocking Prop 8. When California Governor Arnold...
Other
Why You Should Have a Cohabitation Agreement
This article stresses the necessity of having a written cohabitation agreement to protect all parties concerned.
Other
Health Relationships and Successful Living: Selecting a Mate
This page, developed by a clinical psychologist, offers advice on selecting a companion, including things to do and things to avoid.
Other
Greek Mythology Link: Hera
Zeus' beautiful but jealous wife is explained in detail, including stories of her epic rages. There are images, a chart of family relationships, and an extensive bibliography. Site by Carlos Parada, author of Genealogical Guide to Greek...
Encyclopedia Mythica
Encyclopedia Mythica: Hera
This site provides a quick explanation of Hera's (Roman name "Juno") role in the Olympian society. Her symbols and domain are also revealed.
Other
Christian Science Endtime Center: Mary Baker Eddy
The Christian Science Endtime Center provides an excellent, detailed biographical sketch of Mary Baker Eddy.
Library of Congress
Loc: William Blake Digital Materials From the Lessing J. Rosenwald Collection
Handwritten letters, published art and poetry, and other artifacts are part of this digital exhibit.
Islami City
Islami city.com: Educational Addendum Understanding
This site provides you with the nature of Islamic law and all of the major aspects of it. Excellent reference for basic Islamic terms.
Cengage Learning
Making America: Primary Sources: Rules for Husbands and Wives (1830)
Explanation and text of Matthew Carey's 1830 "Rules For Husbands and Wives" with questions to consider. From an online college textbook.
City University of New York
Cuny: Jane Austen
Site offers information about readers' response to Austen's writing, the themes in her novels, and specific discussion of "Emma."
Digital History
Digital History: Utopian Socialism
A good look at the Utopian communities that were attempted in the first half of the 19th century. They had differing reasons for their development, but their common focus was trying a unique way of communal living. Read about the Oneida...
Library of Congress
Loc: Poetry 180: Fight
This two-stanza poem describes a couple's different opinions about their lives in Florida.
US National Archives
Nara: Prologue Magazine: u.s. Marines in the Boxer Rebellion
On this site provided by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), we are provided with a discussion of the history and laws that affected immigrant women and their citizenship. Includes some information about the Cable...
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Emma Goldman
Tells the story of a young, brilliant, Russian immigrant who taunted mainstream America with her outspoken attacks on government, big business, and war.
CGFA
Carol Gerten Fine Arts: Jan Van Eyck
This online gallery contains copies of many van Eyck paintings. Also includes a link to view his biography. A good source for reports and papers.
PBS
Pbs: The Daily Athenia: A Greek Newspaper Project
Lesson designed to help students research daily life in Ancient Greece. Working in groups, students produce sections of an Athenian newspaper.
Other
Aamft: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Article discussing the challenges of raising grandchildren, signs that someone needs help managing things, and where to get help.
Web Gallery of Art
Web Gallery of Art: Portrait of Giovanni Arnolfini and His Wife
The Web Gallery of Art contains a photo of Jan van Eyck's famous portrait of Giovanni Arnolfini and his wife. Details about the painting are also provided, along with a link to a biography about van Eyck.
Other
United Nations of Roma Victrix: Index of Roman Laws
An alphabetical list of Roman laws from the earliest times of the Twelve Tables in 451 BC to the end of the Roman Empire. The names for the laws are given in Latin.
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