Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Michelangelo Buonarroti
Artcyclopedia provides a biography of Michelangelo, celebrated artist of the Renaissance. The resource features links to famous works at museums around the world, articles, and other resources.
Globe Tracks
Travel for Kids: Italy
What is there for kids to do in Italy? Explore the geography and fun things to do while traveling in Western Europe.
Other
Oral History Digital Collection
First-person narratives of northeastern Ohioans who have participated in, or closely observed events which have significantly affected both the state and nation.
Other
Venetian Maze
Excellent coverage of the fascinating city of Venice by a student who spent three months there doing research. Choose among 18 different tours of the city such as the Grand Canal, Bridges, Easter Procession, Byzantine and Gothic, and...
Olga, Helen, Yuri and Sergey Mataev
Olga's Gallery: Michelangelo
Olga's Gallery on Michelangelo. There are 71 images with a biography of the artists. This is a great site on Michelangelo!
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Futurism
The biography of the Art movement known as Futurism. Use this site out for more information, artist links and images.
ArtLex
Art Lex: Relief Sculpture
This site from Artlex is a wonderful site that guides students through the making of a relief sculpture after a brief history lesson. There are images from the 15th and 19th centuries and two lessons for the students. Follow the rubric!
Olga, Helen, Yuri and Sergey Mataev
Olga's Gallery: Gentile Bellini
Olga's Gallery on Gentile Bellini (1429-1507 CE). There are nine images with a biography of the artist.
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Gentile Bellini (1429 1507 Ce)
A good, informative site with biographical information, links to museums with the artist's work and magazine articles.
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Renaissance Philosophy
Can you define the "Renaissance?" Check out this informative website to learn more. From the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy, a definition and background of the Renaissance from its beginnings in the 14th and 15th centuries.
BBC
Bbc News: Obelisk Arrives Back in Ethiopia
The Axum Obelisk, a national treasure of Ethiopia, that was seized by Italian troops in 1937 was returned after 70 years. Discussed are the preparations for its return. A video shows the dismantling of the 160-ton monument.
George Mason University
George Mason University: Interpreting the Declaration of Independence
Read multicultural translations of the Declaration of Independence, including interpretation of the document by translation in languages like French, Spanish, German, and Italian. Also includes topics on individual cultures views of the...
Association of Religion Data Archives
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Italy
Learn about religion in Italy, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
British Library
British Library: The Search for the Northwest Passage
Detailed third grade lessons help students understand what skills and knowledge were required in order to become an explorer. Includes specific lessons on John Cabot, Jacques Cartier, and Henry Hudson.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Italy
[Free Registration/Login Required] A flipchart questioning students on their knowledge of Italy, its landscape, major cities and economy.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Etruscans, an Introduction
Before the small village of Rome became "Rome" it was home to the Etruscan civilization. Their achievements set the stage not only for the development of ancient Roman art and culture but for the Italian Renaissance as well. This...
Digital History
Digital History: World War I on the Home Front
Read about the extent of anti-German and anti-Italian sentiment in the United States, sentiment against American citizens, in World War I. See how German culture was suppressed throughout the country.
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: High Renaissance Artists
A chronological listing of artists from the High Renaissance. This list covers the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. Works of art and biographies available with each name.
ArtLex
Art Lex: Hellenistic Art Period
Artlex.com defines and describes the Hellenistic period in Western art. Features include links to illustrated examples, artists, and related terms.
Read Works
Read Works: The Renaissance Renaissance Writing
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the changes in writing and poetry during the Renaissance. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: The Renaissance Renaissance: The Spread of Ideas
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the fall of the Byzantine Empire and the invention of the printing press. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Curated OER
Unesco: Italy: Longobards in Italy. Places of the Power (568 774 a.d.)
The Longobards in Italy, Places of Power, 568 - 774 A.D. comprises seven groups of important buildings (including fortresses, churches, and monasteries) throughout the Italian Peninsula. They testify to the high achievement of the...