This module contains a series of informational clips about major events in West Virginia's history. The May audio episodes of This Week in WV History include guided listening questions, scripts, and background information.

History for Kids website offers an overview of the life of Maria Tallchief, a proud member of the Osage Indian tribe and prima ballerina for the New York City ballet.

Explore the famous Native American Indians like Pocahontas, Sitting Bull, and Geronimo on this website.

History for Kids presents an overview of the life story of Jim Thorpe, a Native American from Oklahoma who was a superb athlete competing in the 1912 Stockholm Olympics before moving on to play professional baseball and football.

A biographical sketch of William Wyatt Bibb, with a focus on his role in Alabama politics.

A look at the legacy of Benjamin Franklin to the city of Philadelphia.

Brief biographical sketch of Englishman John Dalton, an early atomic theorist.

Brief biographical sketch of Anders Celsius, the Swedish scientist who developed the widely used Celsius scale for measuring temperature.

A great look at the people who made money providing services for the miners in the California Gold Rush.

This is a brief biography of Nebraska photographer, Solomon Butcher, made history when he traveled, photographed, and wrote about Custer County.

Brief biographical information about William Wyatt Bibb, focusing on his role as a Georgia congressman.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology provides interesting information on Chester F. Carlson, the inventor of the photocopier. The site provides good background on the history of the photocopier, and a photo of Carlson.

Kids learn about Valley Forge. The place where George Washington and the Continental Army spent the winter during the Revolutionary War.

Brief biographies of first women from New York who won elective office at the state and national level.

The National Park Service has posted portraits of people that lived in the the early history of the English colonies, including General William Hull. Here you will find a description of the history of his portrait as well as a brief...