PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Ed Online: Women in Math
Young scholars use technology to explore famous women in math.
Other
Famous Personages in Japan
This site includes information about a number of famous people in Japan. Designed by a Japanese college to help people learn about modern Japan.
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Famous Personages in Japan
This site includes information about a number of famous people in Japan. Designed by a Japanese college to help people learn about modern Japan.
University at Buffalo
A Modern History of Blacks in Mathematics
Biographies of Blacks in mathematics from the 1700s to the present time.
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Mathpages.com: History of Mathematics
Find the information you need about math history, from Archimedes to Fermat. A great resource for studying the foundations of today's world of mathematics.
A&E Television
History.com: 9 of the Most Valuable Baseball Cards in History
Cards of Hall of Famers Honus Wagner, Babe Ruth and Mickey Mantle have sold for millions.
University of Missouri
Famous Trials: Thomas More Trial (1535)
"I die the king's good servant, and God's first."--Thomas More. There is much to learn from the story of how the head of one of the most revered men in England, Sir Thomas More, ended up on the chopping block on London's Tower Hill in...
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Business Week: The Richest Dynasty in History? The House of Rothschild
This article is a cover story and book review relating to the rise of the Rothschild family fortune and myths surrounding their wealth.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Famous Women Scientists From Around the World
Gives brief information about the lives and accomplishments of famous women scientists from around the globe.
Royal British Colombia Museum (Canada)
First in the Air in British Columbia
The Royal British Columbia Museum traces the achievements of BC's first men to travel into the colony's atmosphere in the air. The site discusses the hot air balloon flight of Professor Leclaire in 1880 and the flight of Charles K....
A&E Television
History.com: The First Woman to Swim the English Channel Beat the Men's Record by Two Hours
It was August 6, 1926, the day that an American, Gertrude Ederle, was poised to become the first woman to swim the English Channel. Only five men had ever swum the waterway before. The challenges included quickly changing tides, six-foot...
A&E Television
History.com: The Life of Lou Gehrig
Find out more about the legendary first baseman. Born Henry Louis Gehrig in New York City on June 19, 1903, the future sports icon was the son of German immigrants.
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Scope Systems: Today in History
Provides birthdays of famous people, events and holidays that occur on today in history. Gives a brief summary of each event or person.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Education: Lesson Plan: Black Wings: American Pioneer Aviators
With this resource, teachers can select the most appropriate academic level and download a lesson plan that contains images, Word documents and PDF resources for teaching about the history of black Americans in aviation. Excellent...
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: A Brush With History
Exhibition of portraits of American heroes, statesmen, writers, artists, scientists, and historical figures draws on the paintings in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery to consider the story of America. View portraits from...
Library of Congress
Loc: American Notes: Travels in America, 1750 1920
Comprises 253 published narratives by Americans and foreign visitors recounting their travels in the colonies and the United States and their observations and opinions about American peoples, places, and society from about 1750 to 1920....
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: This Week in Wv History: May
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.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: This Week in Wv History: December
This module contains a series of informational clips about major events in West Virginia's history. The December audio episodes of This Week in WV History include guided listening questions, scripts, and background information.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: This Week in Wv History: March
This module contains a series of informational clips about major events in West Virginia's history. The March audio episodes of This Week in WV History include guided listening questions, scripts,and background information.
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: Lord North (1713 1792)
Lord North was Prime Minister of Great Britain from January, 1770 to March, 1782. His early successes as Leader of the House and his efforts to cut the national debt brought him the confidence of a faction-ridden Parliament and the favor...
Other
Petrochemicals Europe: Discovery Timeline
Follow this timeline to learn about the development of the petrochemical industry and significant innovators in the creation of many of the products we take for granted.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Jackson vs. Clay and Calhoun
Two very important politicians in the Age of Jackson were Henry Clay and John C. Calhoun. Andrew Jackson detested both for personal and political reasons. Read about the relationship between these two men individually and Andrew Jackson.
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Henry Morrison Flagler, History of the Railroad
A thorough biography of Henry Flagler, a man instrumental in the history of Florida: his work in St. Augustine, his work with the railroads, his life in Miami, and the building of the railroad to Key West. Much more information is given...
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Giants of Texas History
From the state of Texas, this page discusses notable Texans who were instrumental in the development of the state, along with links to their biographies.