Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: The Healing Power of Plants
Plants are a source of many human medicines and this exhibit presents information on plants used for healing. There are activities for students such as quizzes, a game where you try to cure patients' ailments, and one where you try to...
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Thomas Babington Macaulay:impeachment of Warren Hastings
This historical essay by Thomas Macaulay provides a detailed account of the day of Governor Warren Hastings' impeachment at Westminster. Includes footnotes explaining references and unfamiliar terms; includes links to famous people...
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Historic Royal Palaces: Tower of London: Tower Torture
Describes three torture instruments on display at the Tower of London. Includes three downloadable factsheets on the history of torture at the Tower, famous people tortured there, and more information on the three instruments on display.
National Health Museum
Access Excellence: The Discovery of Radioactivity: Dawn of the Nuclear Age
This article discusses the historical discoveries of the atom and radioactivity. Includes links to biographies of famous people.
University of Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin: Underwater Exploration Timeline
Use this interactive tool to discover the history and advancements of underwater exploration through time. Follow the timeline from ancient divers to diving suits to scuba diving to submarines, famous people, and more.
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: Philippe Halsman a Retrospective
The National Portrait Gallery of the Smithsonian Institution provides an online exhibit of portrait photographer Philippe Halsman who photographed famous people from Presidents to entertainers.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Keys to Success: Courage
Read inspiring quotes from famous people about how they displayed courage in their lives.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Keys to Success: Integrity
Read inspiring quotes from famous people about how they demonstrate integrity.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Keys to Success: Passion
Read inspiring quotes from famous people about how they demonstrate passion for a goal, a dream, a cause, or a pursuit.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Keys to Success: Perseverance
Read inspiring quotes from famous people about how they demonstrate perseverance in their lives.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Keys to Success: Preparation
Read inspiring quotes from famous people about how they prepared themselves to be successful in achieving their goals.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Keys to Success: Vision
Read inspiring quotes from famous people about how they opened up their imaginations to a larger vision in order to surpass the limits that society or others may have imposed on them.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Keys to Success
Examines the lives of famous people who have achieved their life's goals by highlighting seven core principles that helped them to succeed. These include passion, vision, preparation, courage, perseverance, integrity, and pursuit of an...
Smithsonian Institution
The National Portrait Gallery
This is a great website of portraits of famous people. Includes pictures, biographical information, and general information on artists' techniques. Includes a "Hall of Presidents" and portraits of various celebrities and artists...
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National Park Service: Golden Gate National Recreational Area
Golden Gate National Recreational Area is rich in California historical landmarks, historical buildings, military defenses, wildlife, famous people, and so much more as offered by National Park Services.
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National Park Service: Golden Gate National Recreational Area
Golden Gate National Recreational Area is rich in California historical landmarks, historical buildings, military defenses, wildlife, famous people, and so much more as offered by National Park Services.
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Archdiocese of Milwaukee Catholic Cemeteries: Miller, Frederick (1824 1888)
A short biography of Frederick Miller, who founded Miller Brewing Company in Milwaukee in the 1800s. He is buried in this cemetery. The company survives today as the second largest brewery in the United States.
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Archdiocese of Milwaukee Catholic Cemeteries: Juneau, Solomon Laurent
A short biography of Solomon Juneau, one of the founders of Milwaukee in the 1800s. He is buried in this cemetery.
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Famous People: James Earl (Jimmy) Carter, Jr.
This site has a photograph of former President Jimmy Carter along with a brief biography and summary of accomplishments.
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Famous people.com: George Herbert Walker Bush
Site includes biographical information on George Herbert Walker Bush.
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Antoine Dominique "Fats Domino"
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Famous People from Louisiana - Antoine Dominique "Fats" Domino."
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Georgia Info: Famous Georgians
Whether it is for a school project or to curb curiosity, this is a comprehensive resource for famous folks from Georgia.
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Georgia Info: Famous Georgians
Whether it is for a school project or to curb curiosity, this is a comprehensive resource for famous folks from Georgia.
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German Culture: Famous Germans
Brief biographical profiles of famous Germans recognized worldwide in the arts, military, movies, politics, sciences, and sports.
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