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Bbc Mundo: Mundo Latino
A special BBC feature, originally done as part of 2000 election coverage, on the growing presence and voting power of Latinos in the United States. Click US states on a map to see where and how Latino influence will be felt over the next...
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Bbc Arts: Impressionism Gallery
The Impressionism Gallery at the BBC provides some of the most popular paintings from the Impressionist era. Pictures are provided in a thumbnail format.
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Bbc: Science and Nature: Human Body and Mind: The Science of Sleep
Get an overview of the process of sleeping. Why do we do it? What are the stages of sleep? How much sleep is required? All of these questions are answered in this article.
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Bbc: Mary, Queen of Scots
Poor Mary, Queen of Scots. Read about her life as Queen of a religiously divided country and find out how that affected her reign and death. Archived.
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Bbc: Simon Schama's Power of Art: Caravaggio
The BBC presents the topic in this thematic exerpt from Simon Schama's popular visual art documantary "Power of Art".
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Bbc: Simon Schama's Power of Art: Rembrandt
From the BBC's documentary series on art "Simon Schama's Power of Art", this is the web-page synopsis version of the program on the Dutch master Rembrandt.
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Bbc: Simon Schama's Power of Art: Van Gogh
From the BBC's documentary series "Simon Schama's Power of Art," find a synopsis of the broadcast on the Dutch master Van Gogh.
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Bbc: Simon Schama's Power of Art: Picasso
From the BBC's documentary series on art "Simon Schama's Power of Art", this is the web-page synopsis version of the program on the Spanish master modernist painter Pablo Picasso.
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Bbc: Simon Schama's Power of Art: Bernini
From the BBC's documentary series on art "Simon Schama's Power of Art", this is the web-page synopsis version of the program on the Italian, Baroque, master sculptor, Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
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Bbc: Simon Schama's Power of Art: David
From the BBC's documentary series on art "Simon Schama's Power of Art", this is the web-page synopsis version of the program on the French, NeoClassicist, Jacques-Louis David.
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Bbc: Simon Schama's Power of Art: Rothko
From the BBC's documentary series on art "Simon Schama's Power of Art", this is the web-page synopsis version of the program on the American abstract-expressionist painter, Mark Rothko.
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Bbc: Poetry Study Ireland
The BBC's Study Ireland features a wide range of contemporary poetic voices that explore five themes to give students a clear idea of how and why poems are written. The site provides the text and audio versions of the poems, along with a...
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Bbc: Prehistoric Life: Cavemen
One page general information of A. robustus and A. boisei that accompanies the BBC series "Ape-Man". Includes a photo, a data table summary, and a shockwave video outlining anatomical details. Archived.
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Bbc: History: Westminster: A New Palace for a New Age
This site talks about the history of the Palace of Westminster. It offers numerous pages of information on both the palaces past and present day affairs. Various pictures are provided as well.
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Bb Ci: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Fun site containing information about the world created by the book. Also contains links to information on the author, Douglas Adams.
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Bbc: A World for Children: Rights of Children in Somalia
The United Nations is working hard to develop a world in which children are valued and safe. To learn about what the U.N. is doing, use this lesson plan in which students learn about child protection in Somalia. Archived.
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Bbc: A World for Children: The Role of the Media
The media plays a significant role in the improving of the quality of life for children around the world. This activity draws students' attention to the role the media plays and helps them explore the significance and impact of this role.
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Bbc: The Story of Africa Great Zimbabwe
A site on the ancient African civilization Great Zimbabwe presents some background information on the civilization, such as who the rulers were, the Great Zimbabwe monument, and the decline of the empire. Archived.
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Bbc: The Story of Africa: The Missionaries
This article talks about the presence of European missionaries in 19th century Africa. It mentions the efforts of David Livingstone to try to suppress the slave trade. It offers examples of the humanitarian work done by other...
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Bbc: The Story of Africa: Islam
This BBC series site charts the growth of Islam in Africa until the 1880s.
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Bb Ci: Douglas Adams 1952 2001
This site provides the Service of Celebration (memorial service) held following Douglas Adams' death in 2001. There are video clips of the tributes to Adams made by friends and family members. Gives insight into Adams' character and the...
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Bbc: Science: Human Body & Mind: The Body: Puberty
By exploring the body of a boy or girl, this interactive helps the learner discover how the body changes during puberty. Click the hotspots on the child to get more in-depth information, then click on the adult to see the results.
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Bbc: Moche
More than two thousand years ago the Moche, a successful civilization, ruled the northern coast of Peru. Find out about this little know civilization as archaeologists begin to uncover some of the answers. Archived.
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Bbc: Cbbc Newsround: Guides: The Pope
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.