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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian: Famous Horses

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information on several horses that have a connection to the Smithsonian.
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PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Seabiscuit Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow the story of Seabiscuit who beat all odds to become one of America's greatest racehorses! Injuries to both horse and jockey did not stop the duo from defeating War Admiral and winning the hearts of all during the trying times of...
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Willie Simms

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about American jockey, Willie Simms, who is the only African American to have won all three of the races that compose the Triple Crown of American horse racing: the Kentucky Derby, the Belmont Stakes, and the Preakness Stakes.
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Other

Rome Guide's Look at Circus Maximus

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a brief history of the Circus Maximus and draws comparisons to similar venues of then and today. Also has pictures.

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