Library and Archives Canada
Library and Archives Canada: Eva Gauthier, Mezzo Soprano (1885 1958)
Eva Gauthier was a well known mezzo-soprano who sang in opera houses all over the world. When her husband was stationed in Indonesia, she became trained in the Javanese gamelin and built this into her performances. She was one of the...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Portugal
This encyclopedia entry provides extensive information on the Western European country, Portugal.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's Victory in Iran's Presidential Elections
Jim Lehrer provides a detailed account of the 2005 Presidential Elections in Iran, focusing on the rise of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad - his campaign promises and his plans for the country. In addition, Lehrer examines how Ahmadinejad's win will...
AllRefer
All Refer Reference: Germany: The Creation of the Bizone
This is a piece that describes the merger of the US and British zones into what would come to be known as the Bizone. Describes reasons for the merger, the Marshall Plan, and the creation of a west German state. Site provides depth in...
Other
Oregon California Trails Association: Historic Trails Learning Center
Information portal for the organization that oversees the preservation of the Oregon Trail, the California Trail, the Santa Fe Trail, the Applegate Trail, and the Mormon Trail.
Other
Liechtenstein
This resource has very comprehensive map of Liechtenstein. It also has a brief history of the country.
Digital History
Digital History: Slavery in a Capitalist World
Read about the discontinued use of slave labor in the Western world in the first half of the 19th century in all but five countries in the Western Hemisphere, most notably, the American South. See why Southern politicians and slave...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: News Flash: The End of the Cold War
This lesson plan is an inquiry into events that occurred during the Cold War era. It is a technology-based project on one event that occurred during the Cold War(1945-1991). The Cold War describes the tense and hostile relationship...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The Problem of Expansion
With the end of the Revolution, the United States again had to face the old unsolved Western question -- the problem of expansion, with its complications of land, fur trade, Indians, settlement and local government. Lured by the richest...
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.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Niger
A great country profile that takes you on a virtual trip to Niger in Western Africa. A background overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous links available...
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "Forest & Frontiers: The Indian Parents" by Anonymous
This is the full text of the novel Forest & Frontiers by an Anonymous author. Captain William Wells was a noted hunter and ranger in the western country. He was captured by the Indians when but a child, and raised among them.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Cold War Germany
Describes what happened to Germany at the end of World War II and the start of the Cold War, how it was divided into East and West Germany with the construction of the Berlin Wall. Western countries worked to rehabilitate their half of...
The History Cat
The History Cat: Age of Imperialism: The Iranian Revolution of 1979
Describes the transformation of Iran into an oil-rich country, and the westernization that took place under Shah Reza Pahlavi. This was followed by a religious backlash and the overthrow of the Shah by Ayatollah Khomeini and his...
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Italy: Introduction
Provides statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for Italy located in Southern Europe.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Liechtenstein: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the island nation of Liechtenstein in Central Europe.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Benin
Provides an overview of Benin, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
Other
Historic Trails: Oregon/california Trails
Find a map of the Oregon Trail and California Trail and click Historical Trails tab to discover the hardships and daily grind of traveling on the Oregon Trail.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Bill Haley
Read up on 1950s rock and roller, Bill Haley, who with His Comets recorded the legendary song, 'Rock Around the Clock'. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1987.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Buddy Holly
Brief information about Buddy Holly. Even though he only played for a short time, 1950s rocker Buddy Holly was a great influence on many other groups such as the Beatles, Rolling Stones, and the Hollies. He died in a plane crash at the...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Austria
On this site, learn about Austria's history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: San Marino
Learn about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of San Marino on this site.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Switzerland
Kids learn about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Switzerland on this site.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: France
Visit this website to get some information about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of France.
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