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Bijleveld Books: Life Among Ruins: Greece and Turkey Between Past & Present
A fascinating exhibition of the impact that living among the ruins of earlier civilizations has on people's lives. This online exhibit presents the illustrated records of European travelers to the Mediterranean from the 17th to the 19th...
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: Elie Wiesel
Site examines Elie Wiesel, his writings, and his life's work. Site also offers an excellent interview with Wiesel.
Library of Congress
Loc: Immigration: Polish/russian
A chronicle of Russian and other ethnic immigrants from the Russian empire. Information on their struggles, persecution and achievements in their chosen new land, America.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Literature 1978: Isaac Bashevis Singer
Learn about the 1978 winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, Isaac Bashevis Singer. This website is organized into the following sections: "Presentation Speech," "Biography," "Nobel Lecture," "Nobel Diploma," and "Other Resources."
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St. Martin: Iron Curtain 1945 1947
This article discusses the development of the Soviet Union's Communist buffer zone after World War II and its evolution into the Iron Curtain of the Cold War.
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University of Southern Maine: Biblical Jewish Diaspora
This site interprets the ancient documents that recorded Jewish diaspora. Discover the trails of these ancient peoples from throughout history. Interesting information about ancient Jewish and African cultures.
University College London
University College London: Internet Resources on Poland
A complete look at the country of Poland from the School of Slavonic and East European Studies. There are links to government officials information, elections, news, and culture. An excellent resource for your research on Poland.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Containing Communism
Describes how the Soviets under Stalin managed to infiltrate Eastern European countries and establish Communist governments, dividing the continent into East and West with a symbolic Iron Curtain separating the two. America scrambled to...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: News Flash: The End of the Cold War
This lesson 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 between...
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: The Location of the Eastern Indian Tribes, 1600s
A map from 1911 of eastern North America showing the general areas of early contact between the Native Americans and European settlers. The map is divided by groups (Algonquians, Iroquoians, Siouans, and Muskhogeans) and the principal...
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: Early Possessions in Eastern North America, 1740
A map of eastern North America, Gulf of Mexico, and western Caribbean showing the European possessions and territorial claims in the region in 1740. The map is color-coded to show the French, Spanish, and British possessions at the time....
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: European Possessions of Africa, 1906
A map of Africa after the Berlin Conference of 1885, which established the European colonial territory claims on the continent. This map shows the Belgian, British, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish claims, and the Turkish...
Curated OER
Etc: Claims of Various European Countries to the Us, 1643 1655
A map of the eastern coast of North America showing territorial claims of Europeans and the development of the United Colonies of New England (New England Confederation) in 1643, and the territorial changes between the Dutch and British...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Pokot
During the colonial period, the Pokot were called "Suk" by Europeans. To some Pokot, the older designation is a reminder of an era in which Africans lacked the power to name themselves; to others, it represents the clever ruse of a...
Digital History
Digital History: Overview of the Colonial Era
The year 1492 marks a watershed in modern world history. Columbus's voyage of discovery inaugurated a series of developments that would have vast consequences for both the Old World and the New. It transformed the diets of both the...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: America's History in the Making: Colonial Designs [Pdf]
Scroll down through this unit for teacher facilitators to Appendix E and F to find maps of colonial settlement in eastern North America in 1600 and 1660. From Oregon Public Broadcasting.
University of North Carolina
Re Integrating Europe: Perception of Literature
A discussion of the complexity of studying central European literature due to the different interpretations, expectations, values, and approaches of other cultures.
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Central Europe Review: Dreams at the End of the Night: "Temptation"
The "Central Europe Review," the weekly journal of Central and East European politics, society and culture, presents "Temptation," prose by Ewald Murrer. It is excerpted from his book, Dreams at the End of the Night.
Native American Art and Technology
Native Tech: Traditional Metal Working in the Northeast
Native Americans used metal long before contact with the Europeans. Find out the history of the use of copper especially in the Northeast as well as later uses of metals. Use the index to access the information. You can also find...
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Latvia
BBC News features an expansive overview of the European country of Latvia. Focus is on history, current information, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, recent news stories, and...
Native American Art and Technology
Native Tech: Eastern Woodland Metal Pendants and Ornaments
Describes and illustrates the transition from bone and other materials to metal gorgets and pendants made and worn by Native Americans.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Franz Kafka
For teaching Franz Kafka's Metamorphosis, this site provides links to lesson plans, handouts, and other resources to enhance student understanding.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Isaac Bashevis Singer
A good, concise biography of Isaac Bashevis Singer, complete with lists of works and "for further reading."
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Czeslaw Milosz, Biography
This site from ibiblio.org is a good, comprehensive biography of Czeslaw Milosz. Cites his works at each stage of his life.
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