Lin and Don Donn
Lin and Don Donn: St. Patrick's Day
This site is a teacher's resource page for St. Patrick's Day. Site provides links to stories and activities suitable for elementary students.
Emory University
Emory University: Eavan Boland
This biography contains details of Evan Boland's life, an examination of her work, links to two poems and "A Commencement Address." It also has a bibliography of works by and about her.
Ireland Information
History Early Modern Period (Ireland)
A brief history of Ireland in the 1500's and 1600's.
Ireland Information
Histroy the Middle Ages (Ireland)
A brief history of Ireland from 800 to approximately 1500. Most of the article focuses on invasions by the Vikings and the Normans, and the impact of each.
Ireland Information
Ireland in the World Development Cooperation
A summary of Ireland's aid and assistance to those in need elsewhere in the world.
Ireland Information
Imports/exports (Ireland)
A short summary of Ireland's imports and exports, and to where the exports where going and from where the imports were coming.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Critical Notes on Synge "Playboy of the Western World"
Fairly lengthy quotes from the works of four critics help provide insight to "Playboy of the Western World."
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: John Singleton Copley
The Web Museum profiles the work of the American painter John Singleton Copley (1738-1815).
Digital History
Digital History: World War I on the Home Front
Read about the extent of anti-German and anti-Italian sentiment in the United States, sentiment against American citizens, in World War I. See how German culture was suppressed throughout the country.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Authors: James Joyce
This site features the author James Joyce including a biography and the full text of 15 short stories including "The Boarding House" and "An Encounter." He is known for his unique use of language.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The Middle Colonies
Society in the middle colonies was far more varied, cosmopolitan and tolerant than in New England. In many ways, Pennsylvania and Delaware owed their initial success to William Penn.
Digital History
Digital History: America at War: The Guns of August
Read about the course of World War I on both the eastern and western fronts. See how the upheaval in the world brought about attempts at revolution in several countries.
Lizard Point Quizzes
Lizard Point: Ireland: Counties Quiz
Try this interactive geography quiz which tests your knowledge about the counties of Ireland.
Irelands Eye
The Battle of the Boyne (1690)
A brief description of the Battle of the Boyne in 1690 won by William III, leader of the Protestant forces, over James II, leader of the Catholic forces.
Irelands Eye
Independence (Ireland)
A brief history of the independence movement in Ireland and the rise of Sinn Fein in 1916.
Estrella Mountain Community College
Online Biology Book: Biological Diversity: Protists: Stem Eukaryotes
Through full-color images and descriptive information, learn about the evolution of the eukaryotic organisms which eventually led to the presence of protists.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Authors: Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
This site features the author Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu including a biography and the full text of 9 novels and 13. He is called the father of the modern ghost story; his vampire story Carmilla influenced Bram Stoker's Dracula.
PBS
Pbs Nova: Bomb Squad
Transcript of a Nova episode about bomb disposal crews working on defusing bombs set by the IRA in Northern Ireland.
PBS
Liberty: Chronicle of the Revolution: Diversity
A brief look at the population increase in colonial America. Find out where all these immigrants came from and what they did in the colonies. From PBS.
Other
Pier 70 San Francisco: Historic Shipyard at Potrero Point
Find out about the historical importance of Pier 70, Potrero Point, and the nearby waterfront areas.
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto Libraries: Jonathan Swift (1667 1745)
A short biography of Jonathan Swift, perhaps best known for his book, Gulliver's Travels, which can be accessed here. Also links to his book, A Modest Proposal.
Other
Univ. De Valencia: Chronology of Jonathan Swift's Life
Detailed timeline of important moments in the author's life, as well as significant historical events. Includes Whig and Tory pages, and info about the Pope and the Anglican Church.
Other
Folk World: The Online Music Magazine
This is an Online Folk Music Magazine, with news from the folk music world, columns on folk music, and reviews of new folk music.
Other
Camelot Village: British Castles
See castles of Ireland, England, and Scotland complete with picture and narrative.
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