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The Riddle of Ancient Roman Concrete
Explores the mystery of how the Roman's created a concrete that has withstood the attack of the elements for over 2,000 years. Interesting and thought provoking.
Wisconsin Historical Society
Wisconsin Historical Society: Fill 'Er Up: The Evolution of Gas Stations
Take a fascinating trip into the past to experience how gas stations have evolved from livery stables in Wisconsin. In addition to the descriptions of the architectural styles through the decades, history is brought to life with a video...
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Oeuvre Notre Dame
Illustrated with drawings and photos, this multi-lingual site includes sections on history, discussion of architecture, repairs, a news bulletin, a glossary and a document database.
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The House of Commons Heritage Collection
This comprehensive site from the Curatorial Services of the House of Commons in Ottawa collects and celebrates the architecture, fine art, and heritage spaces of Canada's Parliament. The Collection Profiles gives students web-based...
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: List of Rulers: Roman Empire
This website offers a list of the emperors of the Roman Empire, separated by dynasty. In addition, you can click on pictures of art and architecture of each dynasty of the Roman Empire to get information about them.
Columbia University
Columbia University: Restoring Byzantium
An exhibition on the restoraion of the Kariye Camii, a Byzantine church in Istanbul, Turkey, that is also known as the church of the Chora Monastery. This church was likely built in the sixth century, rebuilt around 1100 AD, then...
Curated OER
National Park Service: Charleston Community History
Excellent example of a Community History. Includes the origin of the community, the plan for settlement, early settlers, religions, important buildings, history through the years, events, and plans for the future.
The Wharton Group
Discover France: Art Periods: Cubism
A detailed history and explanation of the ideologies behind cubism. Lots of cubism links as well.
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The Roman World 509 b.c. To a.d. 180
This narrative site provides great overview to life in ancient Rome and Roman history. The geography, early settlers, Roman monarchy, Roman conquest of Italy are all mentioned.
Emory University
Emory University: Odyssey Online
Odyssey Online is a resource for both students and teachers as they explore world mythology in reading, writing, history, and art classes. Providing sections on Near Eastern, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and African mythology, Odyssey uses...
University of Oregon
University of Oregon: Interactive Nolli Map of Rome: 1748 Map of Rome
Interactive Nolli Map introduces students to Rome and the structure of its urban form based on the work of eighteenth-century Italian architect Giambattista Nolli. Using the map engine, navigate through the city at a variety of scales,...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Shapes of Strength
Students are introduced to brainstorming and the design process in problem solving as it relates to engineering. They perform an activity to develop and understand problem solving with an emphasis on learning from history. Using only...
Peabody Essex Museum
Peabody Essex Museum: A Late Qing Dynasty Home
A multimedia-rich exhibition that explores the traditional Chinese home of the Huang family. With excellent photographs and cross-sections of the structure of the home and its surroundings. Includes a fascinating genealogy of the family...
INTERNET Red 2000
All About Spain: Todo Sobre Espana
An extensive index of information about Spain and Spanish culture. It contains photo tours, city guides, a traveler's yellow pages, and a country and culture section filled with useful information. In Spanish and German also.
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Fairbanks House Historical Site, Dedham Massachusetts, 1637 41
At the online home of the Fairbanks House, believed to be the oldest surviving timber frame house in North America, see views of the home's interior and exterior. Learn about the home's architecture and history, how it survived over the...
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Seminaire De Quebec: Wisdom and Works
This virtual exhibit explores the history of the Seminaire de Quebec, which later became Laval University. Explore the gorgeous architecture of its buildings, look at the history of the seminary and the seignural system that supported...
Other
Overview of History, Culture, and Science: Croatian Art
An extensive overview of the art and architecture of Croatia. Includes biographical sketches of the artists as well as links to more information.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Frank Lloyd Wright, Fallingwater
Frank Lloyd's Wright's internationally celebrated house, Fallingwater, is an example of Organic Architecture which stems from Transcendentalism - the belief that human life is part of nature. Read the history and view pictures of this...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Le Corbusier, Villa Savoye
Le Corbusier's famous dictum, that "The house should be a machine for living in," is perfectly realized within the forms, layout, materials, and siting of the Villa Savoye. View pictures and details of this house on this site.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Church of Sao Francisco De Assis, Ouro Preto, Brazil
The church of Sao Francisco, with its curving geometries and lively ornamentation, stands in sharp contrast to traditional early modern Portuguese architecture which generally favored simple plans and exteriors. View pictures and read...
World InfoZone
World Info Zone: Suriname
Information on the South American country of Suriname. Content includes geography, environment, architecture, food, history, economy, and more. For fast information, look at the fact sheet.
World InfoZone
World Info Zone: Colombia
Here you can find information on the South American country of Colombia. Subjects include geography, environment, architecture, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and holidays. Provides a great quick fact sheet.
World InfoZone
World Info Zone: Guyana
A comprehensive overview of the South American country of Guyana including topics such as geography, environment, architecture, food, history, economy, arts, and more. Be sure to look at the fact sheet and photo gallery.
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet: Slovakia
This site from the Lonely Planet provides great general information on the climate and vegetation of Slovakia. Great statistics are given as an introduction, then links are provided for additional information, such as: facts for the...