Curated OER
"Et tu, Brute?" - The Characters, Conflict and Historical context of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar
Students analyze the Shakespearian play, "Julius Caesar" in this seven lesson unit. Through readings, hands-on projects, and the study of plot development, comparisons are made to the movie and the historical records available.
Curated OER
National Security
Learners discuss the Rosenberg spy case during the Cold War. They research and report on a recent or current investigation into espionage by people working for the U.S. government. Students find out what they can from newspapers,...
British Library
British Library: Rhetoric, Power and Persuasion in Julius Caesar
This article discusses the use of rhetoric in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar and the young Shakespeare's likely education in the art of rhetoric. In Julius Caesar, rhetoric is used to exert power over the commoners, to recruit...
Mental Health America
Mental Health America: Paranoia and Delusional Disorders
Resource provides an overview of paranoia and disorders associated with it.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Human Genome Project: Presidential Visit From the Grave
This resource details a slight controversy solved over the sudden death of President Zachary Taylor. It provides brief, but very interesting information on the subject.