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1911 Classic Encyclopedia: Lettres De Cachet
A detailed explanation of the development and use of the lettre de cachet in French law. The text of this article is from the 1911 edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica, which generally provided longer, more detailed articles that...
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Holocaust (Shoah) Research Resources
Site offers extensive research resources regarding the Holocaust of World War II. This site has won awards from the History Channel and Encyclopedia Britannica.
Luminarium
Luminarium: Sir Walter Raleigh
This site provides links to information on the English explorer Sir Walter Raleigh and the text of many of his works. His interesting biography comes from an Encyclopedia Britannica article dated 1910.
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Omar Khayyam the Rubayyat of Omar Khayyam
The primary purpose of this site is to present the text of the "Rubayyat of Omar Khayyam." In addition the site's author provides a description of Omar Khayyam's achievements in literature and mathematics. Site contains reference to...
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Diversity Among Dipterans
Drawing of a wide variety of members of the Order - Diptera, including the horse fly and the mosquito.
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Encyclopedia Britannica Kids: King, William Rufus De Vane
Portrait of William Rufus King in his later years.
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Galileo Project: Niccolo Machiavelli
This site from the Galileo Project of Rice University provides an overview of Machiavelli's life with some focus on his work as a dramatist. The excerpt here is taken from the Encyclopedia Britannica, and you can use link to read about...
University of California
University of California: Pheidias
Article taken from Encyclopedia Britannica about the Greek sculptor Pheidias. Discusses the Temple of Zeus at Olympia as well as his other works.
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Map/still:population Density of Spain.
A map showing the population density of Spain from the online edition of Encyclopedia Britannica.
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Joseph Smith, Detail From an Oil Painting by an Unknown Artist
Encyclopedia Britannica presents a biography on Joseph Smith, American prophet whose writings, along with the Bible, provide the theological foundation of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and other Mormon denominations.
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Photograph:eva Peron
An article giving an overview of Eva Peron's life and historical significance. Contextualized in Encyclopedia Britannica's "300 Women who changed the world" profiles. Be sure to check out 'learning activities' and other sections to the...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Bas Relief
Bas-relief of group of buildings at Kuyunjik. (After Layard.) - The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1910
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Bee Heiroglyph
Sign of the king of Lower Egypt; from the coffin of Mykerinos, 1633 B.C. - The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1910
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Beni Hassan
Among the figures painted in the very ancient tomb at Beni Hassan, in Egypt, occurs a group of figures from which the annexed woodcut has been drawn, conjectured to represent the arrival of Joseph's brethren when they went to purchase...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Egyptian Lyre
Egyptian Lyre now at Berlin. -The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1903
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Gem
Engraved Gem in the British Museum. - Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Gem
Engraved Gem in the British Museum. - Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Gem
Engraved Gem in the British Museum. - Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Gem
Engraved Gem in the British Museum. - Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Gem
Engraved Gem in the British Museum. - Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Khorsabad
Entrance gateway, Palace of Khorsabad. - The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1910
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Lyre
Cithara or Phorminx, from a vase in the British Museum. Best period of Greek art. -The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1903