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Bbc History: Ancient History: Egyptians: Ramesses the Great
A biography of Rameses the Great, it gives information on his major achievements and whether he deserves the title of "Great" or not. Archived.
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Bbc History: Ancient History: Egyptians: Hatshepsut and Tuthmosis: A Royal Feud?
A biography of Hatshepsut and a discussion of the reasons her successor Tuthmosis decided to try to "remove" her from Egyptian history. Archived.
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Bbc: Careers for Women in Ancient Egypt
A six page article dealing with life of women in Ancient Egypt, what roles they could play from wives and mothers to women of leisure and more. Archived.
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Bbc: History? A Collection of Roman Mosaics
A series of pictures of Roman mosaics taken from Roman ruins and sites in England. If you click on "Find Out More," you will get a print bibliography. Archived.
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Bbc: The Mummy Maker
An interactive game that allows the students to act as ancient Egyptian embalmers. Requires Flash plug-in.
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Bbc History: Ancient History: Romans: Discovering Roman Technology
Article examines the technology the Romans brought with them when they invaded Britain in AD 43. From their missile-throwing machines to surveying materials and signaling flags, it's easy to see how the Romans quickly overtook the native...
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Bbc History: British History: Middle Ages: The Character and Legacy of Henry Ii
A summary of Henry II's reign in England focuses on how his ruling style and key concerns were dictated by his character. Of particular interest is his relationship with members of his family, which determined the course of British...
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Bbc History: British History: Middle Ages: Common Law: Birth of a State
This article about Henry II and his lasting impact on British common law discusses both the need for legal reform and the changes Henry II brought about. Archived.
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Bbc History: British History: Middle Ages: Henry Ii: An Imperialist King?
An article about Henry's attempts to partition Ireland and his relationship with other parts of Britain and France. Archived.
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Bbc History: British History: Middle Ages: Becket, the Church and Henry Ii
An article about Henry II and Thomas Becket. Archived.
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Bbc History: British History: Middle Ages: King John and the Magna Carta
This article about King John and the Magna Carta helps readers to see the document from the points of view of both John and the rebelling barons. It seems neither party was as serious about the document as we are today. Archived.
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Bbc History: British History: Middle Ages: Richard Ii and Crisis of Authority
This article surveys the Peasants' Revolt of 1381, which was one of the first open challenges to royal authority in England. It goes on to discuss why Richard II was deposed and the importance of the concept that kings ruled under the...
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Bbc History: British History: Middle Ages: Reign of Richard Ii, 1377 to 1399
Richard II of England reigned in a time of restive change brought on by Black Death. His personal view of kingship and his military decisions are highlighted as significant factors in his loss of the throne. The author offers the opinion...
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Bbc: History: The Myth of Henry V
Henry V is seen as one of England's finest kings, thanks to Shakespeare's play of the same name. However, in this revisionist historian's article, the reality is very different from the legend. Archived.
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Bbc: History: Kings and Queens Through Time Timeline
Each British monarch beginning with Henry III is represented in this timeline. Click on the monarch's portrait to access "fast facts," the monarch's family tree, and links to further information about the monarch's life or reign. Archived.
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Bbc History: Thomas Paine
Professor John Belchem, of the University of Liverpool, writes this scholarly profile of Thomas Paine for BBC History. In it he describes the tenor and impact of Paine's writings and explains the significance of Paine's thinking on the...
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Bbc: Black Death
Follow the spread of the dread Black Death as it swept across England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland. Archived.
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Bbc: History: Galileo Galilei
A great account of Galileo's life, including his various experiments which were used to disprove opinions at the time.
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Bbc History: World Wars: World War One: Daily Mirror Headlines: Somme
Excerpts of reports published in the "Daily Mirror" on July 31, 1916, which detail some of the British successes during the first month of the Battle of the Somme.
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Bbc: Egyptians: Mummies Around the World
Online resource for anyone teaching or studying mummies. The very detailed information presents a wealth of history and background information about the mummies while also exploring their presence around the world. Archived.
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Bbc: History: British History Timeline: World War I
Enter "1914" in the Search box of this year-by-year timeline of British history to trace the progress of World War I, and see other significant events that happened during the war years. Archived.
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Bbc History: Ancient History: British Prehistory: Peoples of Britain
This site gives a thorough history of the early people of Britain, beginning before the Romans and continuing through the Dark Ages. Archived.
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Bbc: The Great Pyramid: Gateway to Eternity
Author provides a six page essay on the age of the Egyptian pyramids. Special attention is given to the Great Pyramid, the burial chamber, and the concept of life after death for the king who would ?spend eternity traversing the sky and...
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Bbc History: Ancient History: Egyptians: Top Ten Landmarks and Artifacts
A gallery of ten of Egypt's remarkable architectural and artistic wonders. Excellent photographs and helpful commentaries.