Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Voltaire
The history and life of Voltaire are described on this site. Learn about the beliefs and ideals of Voltaire.
Cayuse Canyon
The Us50: New Jersey
Offers thorough information regarding New Jersey history, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Nelson Mandela and the Rainbow Culture
This detailed article from the Nobel e-museum on the life of Nelson Mandela is organized into the following sections: "Equality and Pluralism," "The Development of 'Colour-blindness,'" "The Legacy of Mahatma Gandhi and Pandit Nehru,"...
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: King Kamehameha I
Who was King Kamehameha? This site chronicles the history of the Hawaiian islands through the Kamehameha Dynasty.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: King Kamehameha I
Who was King Kamehameha? This site chronicles the history of the Hawaiian islands through the Kamehameha Dynasty.
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: Paul William "Bear" Bryant
Paul "Bear" Bryant is featured in this biographical account highlighting his career as one of the most successful college football coaches in history mostly at the University of Alabama.
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History of Central Park, New York
Use this site to learn the history of famous Central Park. Discover how it was built, the people that visit it, and the park today.
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Canadian Content: Famous Canadian Inventors and Scientists
Includes a list of well known Canadian scientists and inventors with biographical information included.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Nevada History
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart has over 40 pages of Nevada History: Events, famous/influential people, geography, economy, etc. All web sites used for information are cited. This lesson is geared towards grades 3 - 5...
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History's Heroes: Florence Nightingale: Wounded Soldiers
This website explores the lives of heroic ordinary people who made their mark on history. Features illustrated story on Florence Nightingale, famous nurse in the Crimean War. Find out who she was, what she did, her achievements, and her...
Oregon State University
History of Western Philosophy: Bartolome De Las Casas (1484 1566)
Famous for early advocacy for indigenous peoples of America, he attempted to outlaw the econmienda system enjoyed by the Spanish colonists. Included is a time line of his activities.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Mi Heroe/my Hero
Stories about heroes from history and from around the world, submitted by students and others. Search for your hero or browse examples by topic, e.g., Animals, Explorers, Literary (fictional book or movie characters who inspire), Sports,...
Stanford University
Beyond the Bubble: Lange's Iconic Photograph
[Free Registration/Login Required] The Resettlement Administration was one of President Franklin Roosevelt's agencies that helped people from the Dust Bowl. This agency hired photographer Dorothea Lange to take pictures that would build...
Legends of America
Legends of America
"A Travel Site for the Nostalgic and History Minded". If you love history, you'll love this site. Featured is much detailed information on history, people, legends, ghost towns, outlaws, and so much more.
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Milwaukee Public Television: The Making of Milwaukee: Who Am I?
'Who Am I?' is an interactive quiz game that presents questions about people who were famous in Milwaukee between 1914 and 1945.
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: History: Fred Lee Shuttlesworth
Illustrated encyclopedia entry for Alabama-born Fred Shuttlesworth, who, as an ally of Martin Luther King, Jr., worked tirelessly against racial inequality and for civil rights in the second half of the twentieth century.
Agnes Scott College
Alphabetical Index of Women Mathematicians
Read the biographies of dozens of women mathematicians who were important in the 1700's, 1800's, and 1900's.
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Milwaukee Publishers: Frank P. Zeidler: A Liberal in City Government
Frank Zeidler was mayor of Milwaukee from 1948-1960. He published a book called A Liberal in City Government, which is highlighted on this website. This particular page has a short biography of his life.
BBC
Bbc: General 'Mad' Anthony Wayne
A detailed biography of General 'Mad' Anthony Wayne, a native of Pennsylvania and a general in the Amercian Revolution.
National Women's Hall of Fame
National Women's Hall of Fame: Sarah Winnemucca
The National Women's Hall of Fame offers a biography of the extraordinary life of Sarah Winnemucca of the Paiute Indians.
National Audubon Society
National Audubon Society: John James Audubon (1785 1851)
Read the story of John J. Audubon (1785-1851 CE), a talented man who grew up in Pennsylvania and dedicated his life to the study of birds.
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Gmsp: Military Career of General Meade
A detailed biography of General George Meade, a military man and eventual leader of Pennsylvania troops during the Civil War. Outlines his military career in detail.
Wisconsin Historical Society
Wisconsin Historical Society: Theodora Winton Youmans and Women's Suffrage
Theodora Winton Youmans is attributed with changing public perceptions of women's suffrage in Wisconsin so that the state became the first to support it in 1919. She did this by pushing for change in federal laws, even going against her...
Curated OER
National Park Service: John Muir National Historic Site
John Muir National Historic Site is found in Martinez, California and was the home of famed naturalist, co-founder of the Sierra Club and proclaimed "Father of Our National Park System," John Muir. Find facts and quotes about John Muir...