Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Roger Bacon
Fordham University provides this site with information on "On Experimental Science, 1268." Roger Bacon reviews "the principles of wisdom from the point of view of experimental science."
University of California
Ucmp: Aristotle
The life and philosophical treatises of Aristotle (384-322 BCE) are surveyed, including his writings on biology, zoology and physics.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Friedrich Engels
This biographical article focuses on the life of Friedrich Engels, a German-English philosopher and a Marxist. Learn about his influence on Marxism and about his Socialist writings.
Other
National Humanities Institute: Croce in America
Lengthy but informative article traces the fame and decline of Croce's philosophy in the 20th century, as well as his contributions in aesthetics, literary criticism, and historiography. Author argues that Croce's thought deserves a...
Other
International Gramsci Society: Timeline of Life of Gramsci
A very detailed timeline documenting the life of the famous 20th century Marxist thinker who lived in Italy and was imprisoned by Mussolini and died in prison.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1754 1800: Unit Test
Take this eleven question unit test over US history during the period of 1754 and 1800.
Rice University
Galileo Project: Thomas Hobbes
This site from The Galileo Project of Rice University presents Hobbes' life in an outline, giving easy access to the critical information. This is a great site to check out for information on the subject.
Philosophy Pages
Philosophy Pages: Karl Marx (1818 1883)
The life and work of philosopher Karl Marx is surveyed with links to full-text translations of The Communist Manifesto and other tracts.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Author: Bertrand Russell
This site features the author Bertrand Russell including a biography and the full text of the short story, "Why I Am Not A Christian".
University of Chicago
University of Chicago Press: Nietzsche's Travels
Sample of photos and quotes from Nietzsche's travel diaries in his later years. Illuminates the personality of the great philosopher.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Text Sets: Political Theory
As governments form and change over time, they look to political philosophers to answer important questions about governance. This text set covers some of the world's most influential political thinkers. This collection includes 10...
PBS
Pbs: Nova Online: Real Roman Recipes
"To give you a flavor of food that Romans may have eaten at the baths, we have reprinted ancient recipes." The majority of the recipes are 2,000 years old and come from Apicius, a Roman chef.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Authors: Omar Khayyam
This site features the author Omar Khayyam including a biography and the full text of the two editions of the poem Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam.
US National Archives
Nara: Prologue Magazine: Women and Naturalization
A lengthy essay on George Washington proposing that his real accomplishments as first President of the U.S. and winner of the Revolutionary War have been overshadowed by the myths and stories of the Cherry Tree, teeth, and no lies....
Philosophy Pages
Philosophy Pages: Martin Heidegger (1889 1976)
This site provides a brief biography and intro into the life of existentialist philosopher Martin Heidegger. Provided are numerous links to text documents of his works and philosophies.
Other
Ellen's Place: Will Rogers 1879 1935
This page provides extensive information on the life and philosophy of Will Rogers.
Able Media
Able media.com: Plato's Republic
An informative and very helpful study guide from AbleMedia.com on Plato's Republic. After setting the work in its historical context, the site discusses Plato's relation to the Sophist philosophers. Includes a lengthy series of study...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Teaching of Moses Maimonides
This site from The New Advent provides biographical background of Moses ben Maimon. Lists works he wrote and discusses his influence on philosophers. This article was written from a Catholic point of view. Please note that "The Catholic...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1754 1800: Quiz 1
A quick, five-question quiz over events surrounding the beginning of the American Revolution.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Author: Jean Jacques Rousseau
This site features the author Jean Jacques Rousseau including a biography and the full text of the nonfiction work, The Social Contract or Principles of Political Right.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "Bon Bon" by Edgar Allan Poe
This is the text of the short story Bon-Bon by Edgar Allan Poe, the story of Pierre Bon-Bon, a chef and philosopher who was visited by the devil.
Other
Citta Nuova Editrice: Augustine of Hippo
A collection of resources on the life and works of St. Augustine, from Italian publisher Citta Nuova. Includes a gallery of images of the saint in a variety of media (painting, sculpture, mosaic) and links to external resources where you...
Other
Plato's Republic
Intensive look at "The Republic," by Plato. Incorporates a brief biography of Plato along with a condensed version of "The Republic". Truly gives the essence of Plato's philosophy.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Authors: Samuel Taylor Coleridge
This site features the author Samuel Taylor Coleridge including a biography and the full text of the poem The Rime of the Ancient Mariner.