Fangyi is a type of bronze vessel used by the Shang dynasty (approx. 1600-1050 BCE) in ritual ceremonies. The vessel is a small rectangular box used for holding wine ("fang" means square). Such vessels were in use from the Shang through...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The blood vessels are an important part of the cardiovascular system. They connect the heart to every cell in the body. Arteries carry blood away from the heart,...

This lesson will classify the various types of blood vessels depending on their structure and function.

Explore the relationship between pressure and vessel diameter and create a model that represents how elevated blood pressure may affect weakened vessels. Design and critique a repair device.

First hand account of the horrible conditions suffered by the wounded and sick who were being transported home aboard the vessel, SENECA during the Spanish-American War.

Description and photos of the auxiliary vessels of the Great White Fleet.

Follow step by step the way Egyptian stonemasons made stone vases. This is a comprehensive look at the Old Kingdom manufacture of stone vessels, the materials, and the craftsmen themselves.

From their capital, Cuzco, in the central Peruvian Andes, the Inca created a huge empire reaching over 2,400 miles along the length of the Andes. View pictures and descriptions of Incan ritual vessels in this essay.

This site is a short excerpt from an exhibition catalog of the National Palace Museum. Describes the use of bronze and bronze vessels.

This ebook version of Charles Nordhoff's The Merchant Vessel has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of publication, may be accessed here.

A keru is a ceremonial Andean beaker that was an important part of Inka culture prior to the arrival of the Spaniards. The designs on these objects provides us with insights into a complex and fascinating society. View pictures of kerus...

Maria Martinez became one of the best-known Native potters of the twentieth century due to her excellence as a ceramist and her connections with a larger, predominantly non-Native audience. Read her ceramic techniques and view examples...

Practice questions related to the circulatory system.

View an object (gong) from the Zhou Dynasty and read about its cultural importance.

This piece of art was on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. A beautiful photograph and description are given.

Features a collection of photos pertaining to the whaling industry by Norman Fortier that were exhibited at the New Bedford Whaling Museum.

Following the engineering design process and acting as biomedical engineers, student teams use everyday materials to design and develop devices and approaches to unclog blood vessels. They learn about the circulatory system, biomedical...

Students learn about the vessels that supply the central nervous system with blood.

Find out about the basics of arteries and veins with this comparison chart. Then read the article, study the diagrams, and watch the video to learn more about blood vessels.

Tall wooden support in the shape of a table was meant to hold a vessel, from the tomb of Kha.

A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "State Vessel of Maine - Schooner Bowdoin."

Access Excellence offers detailed information, including diagrams and photos, about the anatomy of the heart and its central role in the circulatory system.

This complete list of the ships of the First Texas Navy includes the Vessel names, commander names, the dates they were in commission, and other factual data about each.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The lymphatic system is a network of vessels and tissues that carry a clear fluid called lymph. The lymphatic system works with the cardiovascular system to return...