Archive documents Rabbi Wise's life and work. Includes his correspondence, published writings, photographs, and an illustrated timeline of his life.

A Native American Paiute man known as Wovoka, after seeing a vision, started the Ghost Dance religion which had many songs to carry on its oral tradition. Click on the tab "Ghost Dance Songs Activities" to explore activities and photos.

Siegmund Loewe was a German engineer and businessman that developed vacuum tube forerunners of the modern integrated circuit. He pioneered both radio and television broadcasting, and the company he established with his brother, David...

Reference material on the body of 14th century BCE correspondence between rulers of Egypt and the Ancient Near East found in Akhetaten, modern day Tell el-Amarna, Egypt provides a look at early diplomacy between leaders. Photos of the...

This 3-part article explores Rosa Park's famous act of civil disobedience -- refusing to give up her seat on the bus to a white passenger. Her subsequent arrest sparked a 381-day boycott of the Montgomery bus system and the 1956 Supreme...

Students explore the essential qualities of a leader and/or hero and the journey required for someone to become one. They consider how Anglo-Saxon and medieval writings have influenced the concept of modern-day heroes in literature....

This site gives access to very detailed information on the life and religious influence of Malcolm X. Navigate through the links and you have access to a wealth of information, ranging from photos, to videos, to a timeline.

This is a USA Today article that outlines the life and work of Mother Teresa. Timeline format.

This is the full text of a speech made by Phillip Deere that exemplifies his spiritual beliefs and is a call for the respect of all Native Americans. In this inspirational speech he advocates freedom of all Native Americans.

This site contains the writings of Buddhist activist Anagarika Dharmapala. His writings provide an in-depth examination of basically every facet of Buddhism.

A great description of Wovoka's religion and the influence of the "Ghost Dance." It also describes how the "Ghost Dance" has evolved since his death.

Provides the text of a prayer composed by Kaplan.

Great biography which focuses not only on Szold's influential roles but her childhood and early adulthood.

Provides biographical background on Rabbi Stephen Wise.

An in-depth biography of Joshu Sasaki. Focuses on the work he has done founding Zen training centers in the United States.

At this site learn about the religion, leaders, and excavated ruins of Ur. This article from the International World History Project overviews important dates and events and provides a brief look into the prosperity and achievements of...

Provides photograph of stamp of Szold. Brief biographical description, focusing on her influence on Zionism.

This site includes religious quotes and prayers from Black Elk that exemplify his spirituality.

This site provides a brief biography of the leading rabbi during the 19th Century, Isaac Mayer Wise.(1819-1900)

Benito Pablo Juarez Garcia (1872) was a Zapotec Amerindian who served five terms (1858-1861 as interim), (1861-1865), (1865-1867), (1867-1871), and (1871-1872), as President of Mexico. For resisting the French occupation, overthrowing...

This site from the Women's International Center presents a biography of Benazir Bhutto, the first woman leader of a Muslim country in modern times. The biography is short and factual, only providing information on her public life, but...

Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester (1208 - August 4, 1265), was the principal leader of the baronial opposition to King Henry III of England. After the rebellion of 1263-1264, de Montfort became de facto ruler of England and called...

An interesting picture made up of Black Elk's spiritual ideals.