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European Royal History: Death of Friedrich Iii, German Emperor, King of Prussia

For Students 9th - 10th
Part I of a biography of Friedrich III. Elsewhere on this blog, you will find Part II. These describe the life of Friedrich III in great detail.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Bronze Head From a Statue of the Emperor Hadrian

For Students 9th - 10th
Hadrian (reigned 117-138 C.E.), once a tribune in three different legions of the Roman army and commander of a legion in one of Trajan's wars, was often shown in military uniform. He was clearly keen to project the image of an ever-ready...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: David, the Emperor Napoleon in His Study at the Tuileries

For Students 9th - 10th
Jacques-Louis David's portrait of Napoleon in his study, constitutes one of the last formal portraits of the great French ruler. Read the background of this painting and view pictures on this site.
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Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: Emperor Wu Ti

For Students 9th - 10th
An account of the emperor Wu-ti of the Han Dynasty. Includes his military campaigns, bureaucracy, and Confucian thought.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Emperor Goose

For Students 9th - 10th
The topics discussed on this brief site are: description, similar species, sound, range, and other names. In addition, you can hear the sounds of this bird on this site.
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Emperor or President?

For Teachers 6th
Lesson helps students trace attributes of the United States government to those of ancient Greek democracy.
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Franco Cavazzi

Roman empire.net: Marcus Aurelius

For Students 6th - 8th
Good biography of Marcus Aurelius describing the lengthy wait he had to become emperor, the fierce wars he fought, and his stoic philosophy. Also deals with the questions about Commodus and his appointments as co-emperor and emperor.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Marcus Aurelius Meditations

For Students 9th - 10th
Ancient History Sourcebook offers the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius Antonius, the "philosopher emperor" of Rome. This is one of the few pieces of literature written by a world leader; even more striking is the fact that it is a work of...
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Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: List of Rulers: Roman Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Vroma Project

V Roma Project: Augustus and Tiberius: Historical Background

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents detailed information, formatted in a timeline, about Augustus and his successor, Tiberius. It features coin evidence along with genealogy charts. Click the link for the diagram and slide show that describe the...
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PBS

Pbs: The Roman Empire in the First Century

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover Rome during the first century in this brilliant and detailed website Included is a timeline and description of the emperors, an explanation of social roles, and a wonderful description of life in Roman times including family,...
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Grant of a Market at Bremen

For Students 9th - 10th
Fordham's Medieval Sourcebook contains the text of a decree providing minting rights and protection, issued by Holy Roman Emperor Otto I to the merchants of Bremen, 965 A.D..
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Anna Comena: The Alexiad

For Students 9th - 10th
Click here to read excerpts from the "Alexiad", a historical account written by the daughter of Byzantine Emperor Alexius I, that chronicles the arrival of the first Crusaders.
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University of South Florida

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Lit2 Go: Hans Christian Andersen

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This resource offers the complete texts of four of Andersen's best-known fairy tales: The Emperor's New Clothes," "The Ugly Duckling," "Thumbelina," and "The Swineherd." The texts can be read online or downloaded in MP3 format. In...
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Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: Mediterranean Basin Chronology: Theodosius the Great

For Students 9th - 10th
Quick biography of the last Roman Emperor to rule a united Rome.
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C3 Teachers

C3 Teachers: Inquiries: China

For Teachers 9th
A learning module on the Qin Dynasty of China. It includes several supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Students will examine the policies of Emperor Shi...
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: Wallace Stevens

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, part of the Modern American Poetry site maintained by the University of Illinois, provides biographical information on Stevens, commentary on many of his poems (including "Anecdote of the Jar" and "The Emperor of Ice-cream"),...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Silver Shekel 2nd Jewish Revolt, Struck Over a Denarius of Hadrian

For Students 9th - 10th
This silver coin shows how, in an act of defiance against Roman rule, the Jewish population in the province of Judaea over-struck portraits of the Emperor Hadrian with their own symbols. Jerusalem had been destroyed by Roman forces in 70...
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Curated OER

Ar Kive: Emperor Scorpion (Pandinus Imperator)

For Students 9th - 10th
The largest of scorpions, but not the longest, the emperor scorpion (Pandinus imperator) has a dark body ranging from dark blue/green through brown to black. The large pincers are blackish-red and have a granular texture. The front part...
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Loyola University Chicago

De Imperatoribus Romanis: Roman Emperors: Romulus Augustulus

For Students 9th - 10th
Two views on the biography of Romulus Augustulus, his life, reign, and deposition.
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Georgetown College: Roman Emperors: The Severi (Ad 193 235)

For Students 9th - 10th
Page down to The Severi for a list of the Severan Rulers from 193-235 A.D., a very brief summary of their beginnings, and the years they came to power.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Frederick Iii, German Emperor

For Students 9th - 10th
Frederick III (October 18, 1831 - June 15, 1888), was German Emperor and King of Prussia, ruling for 99 days until his death on June 15, 1888. Frederick III was a war hero during the Second Schleswig War, the Austro-Prussian War, and the...
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Curated OER

Eternal Egypt: Head of Emperor Hadrian

For Students 9th - 10th
A head of the Roman emperor Hadrian, who ruled from A.D. 117 to 138. Only the head and part of the chest remain. The emperor is wearing military uniform and the upper part of his head is crowned with the head of the Gorgon, Medusa.
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Curated OER

Eternal Egypt: Head of Emperor Hadrian

For Students 9th - 10th
One of three portraits of Emperor Hadrian, the head from a colossal bronze statue is displayed in the halls of the museum. It is the first portrayal of an emperor wearing a beard.

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