Discovering Lewis & Clark
Discovering Lewis & Clark: Political Geography: 1682 to 1912
The geographical and political history of the west was linked with the process of defining boundaries, ownerships, and histories. Between 1682 and 1912 there was French Louisiana, Spanish Louisiana, back to French Louisiana, then...
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Auvillar (Aoubila), Un Village Qu'il Faut Voir De Pres!
A site in French and Occitan (with partial translation in English), introduces you to a Southern French village: its traditions, its daily current life, its history (including old postcards).. many links to other sites and pictures.
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La Vienne Antique
Virtually visit the ancient city of Vienne, France, located southwest of Lyon. Details about buildings and structures and their mosaic artwork are given along with a history of the area. Resources and a bibliography are also provided....
Library of Congress
Loc: Country Study: India
An extensive site from the Library of Congress that covers all kinds of topics about India. Includes a very detailed history of British India under "Company Rule, 1757-1857," "The British Raj, 1858-1947," and "Sepoy Rebellion, 1857-59."...
The College Board
College Board: Practice for the Sat Subject Tests
The SAT subject tests are designed to test knowledge in particular content areas and determine how well you demonstrate that knowledge. Practice tests are available here for: mathematics, science, history, literature, and languages....
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Literature 1964
This site from The Nobel Foundation features a presentation of Sartre, the only recipient in the history who declined the Nobel Prize. Features biography and press release.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Raid of Deerfield
Discover facts about the raid at Deerfield, Massachusetts. This feature describes the attach of the colony, as well as the ally relationship between the French and Native Americans. Provides three pages of information, as well as an...
The Wharton Group
Discover France: Discover France: Place De La Bastille, Paris
This site looks at the history of the Bastille in five parts, focusing on its early history, its role in the French Revolution, and what it represents today.
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The Chauvet Pont D'arc Cave
See pictures in the "album" of animals painted on the cave walls, a history of the discovery of the cave, and links to other sites.
Cosmo Learning
Cosmo Learning: France Since 1871
This course of twenty-four college video lectures covers the emergence of modern France. Topics include the social, economic, and political transformation of France; the impact of France's revolutionary heritage, of industrialization,...
J. Paul Getty Trust
J. Paul Getty Museum: Decorative Arts Curriculum
An extremely well put together site full of information about the decorative arts, specifically the French decorative arts from about 1660 to 1790. Contains history, lesson plans, and even an image bank.
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The Official Site of the Eiffel Tower
Explore this full-featured site to learn all about the Eiffel Tower. Explore its history and learn about construction facts, the architect, and its reputation as Europe's most-visited monument. Can't go to Paris to see the real thing?...
Knowledge Share
Super Kids: Hangman
Use this interactive site to enhance students' spelling and vocabulary while refreshing their memories in history, geography, language, science, and entertainment. It is available to use on line or you can purchase leveled apps for the...
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Albert County Heritage
This exhibit portrays the history of Albert County, New Brunswick, located on the shores of the Bay of Fundy. Along with First Nations legends, it gives slices of history such as the French expulsion of 1755, the arrival of the...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning:the Middle Ages:the Beginning and an End:the Norman Invasion
This lesson from a Middle Ages Literature unit focuses on the Norman Invasion of 1066 and the impact it had on the English language. It discusses the events leading up to the changes from the Anglo-Saxon Old English to Middle English...
University of North Carolina
University of North Carolina: Vietnam War [Pdf]
A presentation covering the history of the Vietnam War beginning with the war for independence from France when it was a French colony. Covers the Geneva Accord and the war between the North and the South and how America became involved....
Brown University
John Carter Brown Library: Champlain's America: New France and New England
An exhibition marking the 400th anniversary of the founding of Quebec by Samuel de Champlain. It discusses Champlain's determination and drive to explore North America, and to plant French roots in the Canadian landscape. Images of...
Association of Religion Data Archives
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Mayotte
Learn about religion in the French island colony of Mayotte, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
Association of Religion Data Archives
Association of Religion Data Archives:national Profiles:saint Pierre, Miquelon
Learn about religion on the North American islands and French territories, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
Association of Religion Data Archives
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Wallis and Futuna
Learn about religion on the Polynesian islands of Wallis and Futuna, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile. Includes general facts, history, and religious data.
The Wharton Group
Discover France: Art Periods: Cubism
A detailed history and explanation of the ideologies behind cubism. Lots of cubism links as well.
PBS
Pbs: The Notorious Hope Diamond
A great site about the history, and alleged curses, behind The Hope Diamond. Pictures of its various owners throughout history, and even a timeline of the diamond's existence. Very interesting! Be sure to use the "Education," link on the...
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Centre Culturel D'athis Mons
Complete history of the Popular Front. Includes drawings and pictures.
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National Park Service: The Statue of Liberty
The National Park Service explains the history of The Statue of Liberty, which includes a brief biography on Frederic Auguste Bartholdi.
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