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Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: List of Popes

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource gives a list of popes from the 9th century to the present.
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PBS

Pbs New Perspectives on the West: Pope

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information about the religious leader from San Juan Pueblo, in present-day New Mexico. Pope organized and led the most successful Indian uprising in the history of the American West. He created the conditions for a...
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BBC

Bbc: Cbbc Newsround: Guides: The Pope

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn more about who the Pope is and what he does through this informational website. Also includes information on how the Pope is chosen and a brief biography of Pope John Paul II.
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Other

Abraham Lincoln's White House: John Pope (1823 1892)

For Students 9th - 10th
Abraham Lincoln had such a hard time finding a decent general to command the Army of the Potomac. John Pope was another of his disappointments. Read this account of his Civil War career.
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British Library

British Library: Discovering Literature: Alexander Pope

For Students 9th - 10th
Familiarize yourself with the life and works of the poet Alexander Pope. This source contains a quick fact sheet, a short biography, and links to related articles, collection items, and works.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Pope Innocent Iii: Reprimand of Papal Legate

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a primary source document written by Pope Innocent III to the Papal Legate in response to the conquest of Constantinople during the Fourth Crusade.
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Other

Vatican: Pope Paul Vi 1963 1978

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of the life and death of Pope Paul VI that highlights his work on the Humanae Vitae and his public persona.
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Web Gallery of Art

Web Gallery of Art: Tomb of Pope Julius Ii by Michelangelo

For Students 9th - 10th
The Web Gallery of Art contains high-quality images of sculptures from Pope Julius II's tomb by Michelangelo. Each thumbnail image can be enlarged by clicking on it. Includes a link to a biography of Michelangelo.
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Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: Alexander Pope

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Pope is interspersed with exerpts from his works. This includes "The Rape of the Lock" and "An Essay on Criticism." Also gives some information on literary theory.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids Books Authors: Mary Pope Osborne

For Students 3rd - 8th
A site for kids to learn about Mary Pope Osborne's life. Find out more about the author of the Magic Tree House series of children's books.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Webcast: Mary Pope Osborne: Book Fest 2005

For Students 3rd - 8th
This video of Mary Pope Osborne is like having the author come to visit. She speaks about her life, how she developed her popular Magic Treehouse books, and the hard process of creating story magic. [32:36]
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Other

Vatican: The Holy Father John Paul Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the Vatican's official web-site that contains information on Pope John Paul II. Scroll through the site and you have access to information about the Pope, his travels, etc.
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Other

The Vatican: The Holy Father

For Students 9th - 10th
Official site for the Vatican, the headquarters for the Roman Catholic Church. Includes information on the Vatican Library, home to thousands of historic documents, the Vatican museums, and historical and current information on the Popes...
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University of Massachusetts

Univ. Of Mass.: A Very Brief Biography of Alexander Pope

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a brief overview of Alexander Pope's life. It includes links to two pictures of him--one as a child and one as an adult.
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Other

United States Naval Academy: Papacy and Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive summary details the history of the strained relationship between the kings and popes during the time period of 955-1356. Their fight for dominance is outlined by date with primary source documents, pictures, artwork,...
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United States Naval Academy: Timeline for the Crusades and Christian Holy War

For Students 9th - 10th
The Crusades were a series of Holy Wars called by the popes in defense of the Church. This timeline highlights the causes of the Crusades, battles, and all the major people associated with the Crusades. Included are links to artwork from...
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Other

The Holy See: Francis

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Holy See (the church jurisdiction of the Catholic Church in Rome), this resource provided comprehensive information about Pope Francis, including a biography, an album of photographs, and many of his writings.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Gregory Vii "Crusade"

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Fordham University is a primary source document which cites Pope Gregory VII's statement calling for a Christian military action to retrieve the Holy Land from the Moslems who now controlled it.
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British Library

British Library: Discovering Literature: The Rape of the Lock

For Students 9th - 10th
Read an overview of "The Rape of the Lock" by Alexander Pope and view additional resources such as articles and collection items.
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British Library

British Library: Discovering Literature: Neoclassicism

For Students 9th - 10th
Writers and craftsmen including Alexander Pope, John Dryden, Jonathan Swift, and Josiah Wedgwood found inspiration in the classical period. This article explores how their works adopted the style, genres, aesthetic values, and subjects...
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British Library

British Library: Discovering Literature: Letters, Letter Writing and Epistolary Novels

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explores the real and fictional letters published in the 18th century, from the correspondence of Alexander Pope and Ignatius Sancho to Samuel Richardson's hugely popular epistolary novel "Pamela" and the works it inspired.
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English Verse

English Verse: Alexander Pope (1688 1744)

For Students 9th - 10th
Three of the famous satirist's poems are included here in full text, along with a brief biographical sketch and a recommended book for further reading.
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Other

Catholic News Service

For Students 9th - 10th
The Catholic News Service is a primary news source for the English-language Catholic world press. It publishes daily news briefs and regularly files full-length articles on wide-ranging topics affecting Roman Catholics. Special sections...
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Online Reference Book for Medieval Studies

Orb for Medieval Studies: Crusades

For Students 9th - 10th
This online reference book for medieval studies shares the speech of Pope Urban II and in-depth information about the Crusades.