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Schonbrunn Palace: The World of Habsburgs

For Students 9th - 10th
Information, analysis, insight, and an exhaustive collection of rare images about the six-hundred-year reign of the Habsburgs and the imperial palace in Vienna that was the center of their power. Includes biographical details of all of...
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Father Sergius by Leo Tolstoy

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the full text of the Russian novel Father Sergius by Leo Tolstoy, made into a 1978 movie. Prince Stepan Kasatsky, an officer, ardent, proud young man is a big admirer of the king. Kasatsky is about to get married, but at the last...
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Agate Travel: Tang Dynasty

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an article that contains information on the history of the Tang Dynasty.
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Timeline Index: Montezuma Ii, Emperor of the Aztecs

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief explanation of who Montezuma II was and where he fits into a timeline of historical events.
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Curated OER

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For Students 9th - 10th
Emperor William II:10
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Curated OER

Slate: Edouard Manet

For Students 9th - 10th
An illustrated essay that makes connections between the visual arts and social studies, this slideshow focuses on three works by Edouard Manet that depict the execution of Emperor Maximilian of Mexico. The essay notes that historic and...
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Curated OER

Exploratotium: Ice Stories: Dispatches From Polar Scientists: Penguins

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Photograph of two Emperor penguins kissing.
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PBS

Pbs: The Story of India: Ashoka (Asoka)

For Students 9th - 10th
Explanation of Asoka's conversion to Buddhism and how Buddhism influenced his reign.
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The Crown Council of Ethiopia: The Battle of Adwa

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a detailed discussion of the Battle of Adwa, which saw the defeat of Italian forces by Ethiopia.
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PBS

Pbs: Claudius

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains an interesting account of the life of Claudius. Includes quotes from ancient and modern historians, as well as a scathing description of his second wife, Agrippina.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Julio Claudian Dynasty

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York contains wonderful information on the Julio-Claudian dynasty. Pictures are provided along with a somewhat in-depth text that contains links for additional information. This is a...
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PBS

Frontline: From Jesus to Christ: Religion in the Roman World

For Students 9th - 10th
Article examines the various religious options that were available to Roman and non-Romans living in the empire.
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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Augustus and the Roman World

For Students 9th - 10th
William Morey, in his 1901 textbook, explains Augustus' administration of the three parts of the Roman Empire, Rome, Italy, and the provinces.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Internet Classics Archive: The Histories

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers the text of "The Histories" by Tacitus ~ Books I-V.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Aelius Spartianus

For Students 9th - 10th
Fordham University provdides this very detailed study of the life and leadership of Hadrian. It looks at his background, his reign, and his death.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Divine Augustus

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a translation of an extensive Roman work on Augustus and his reign. His family, family history, childhood, the loss of his father, his military career, and more are discussed in this extensive study of his life.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Imperialism

For Students 9th - 10th
Collection of primary sources that supports study of imperialism. Sources include contemporary narrative accounts, letters, memoirs, songs, newspaper reports, and a variety of legal, cultural, philosophical, religious, and scientific...
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Henry Iv Letter to Gregory Vii

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains the full text of Henry IV's response to Gregory VII after being called a "usurper," in which Henry refers to Gregory IV as a "false monk."
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Ban on Lay Investitures

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains the full text of Gregory VII's decrees which banned lay investiture.
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Vroma Project

V Roma: Arch of Titus

For Students 9th - 10th
This sensational chunk of information about the Arch of Titus would be very helpful to the researcher. It discusses the age of the arch, why it was built, the history at the time of its construction, relief sculptures on the arch, and...
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Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: Charlemagne, 742 814

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biography with links to further biographies and Einhard's "Life of Charlemagne."
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: War of Austrian Succession

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia provides detailed information and a hyperlinked table of contents for easy navigation on the War of the Austrian Succession 1740-1748.
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PBS

Pbs: The Life of Birds

For Students 9th - 10th
Online companion to the PBS program "The Life of Birds." In-depth look at certain behaviors of birds, the evolution of birds, birds as parents, and bird songs.

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