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Guidewrite: The Hidden Hero: Baroness Orczy and the Myth of the Secret Identity
An article written for a souvenir brochure for a theatrical production of Baroness Orczy's novel, The Scarlet Pimpernel. The premise is that the character of the Scarlet Pimpernel laid the groundwork for many modern superhero personnas,...
Seymour Brody
Jewish Heroes in America: Leonard Bernstein
Presents a biographical summary of the life of conductor, composer, and pianist Leonard Bernstein. He composed music not only for symphonies, but also for Broadway (West Side Story) and operas.
Seymour Brody
Florida Atlantic University: Jewish Heroes in America
Provides biographical background on Rabbi Stephen Wise.
Seymour Brody
Jewish Heroes in America
Great biography which focuses not only on Szold's influential roles but her childhood and early adulthood.
East of England Broadband Network
E2 Bn: History's Heroes: The Secret War
War isn't only the men in the woods or the desert attacking other men, war also requires intelligence, food, and fuel to name a few things. These are the secret aspects of war that are not often thought about by those studying about...
Smithsonian Institution
National Air and Space Museum: Star Wars: The Magic of Myth
Online exhibition relates the original Star Wars film trilogy to the "hero's journey" presented in Joseph Campbell's "Hero With a Thousand Faces" and "The Power of Myth." Originally accompanied an exhibit at the Museum, but now stands...
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania: "Hymen" by h.d.
Complete text of this 1921 work is available here from Celebration of Women Writers.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Neoclassism: Epic, Mock Epic and Satire
Unfortunately, "literary" writing was not as simple and direct as political writing. When trying to write poetry, most educated authors stumbled into the pitfall of elegant neoclassicism. The epic, in particular, exercised a fatal...
My Hero Project
My Hero: Jules Verne
Jules Verne, who wrote over 80 books during his lifetime, is best known for his "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea." This article includes several images and related links.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Jacob Lawrence
Read this student article that portrays Jacob Lawrence as "the first African American artist to cross over the 'color line' and exhibit his work in galleries and museums previously only showing the works of white artists."
My Hero Project
My Hero: Mother Teresa
This article on Mother Teresa, whose work in the slums of Calcutta and with the poor in other countries earned her recognition as the world's greatest champion of the downtrodden. There are images and links provided at this website, as...
My Hero Project
My Hero: Elie Wiesel
A Holocaust survivor, Elie Wiesel, shares his story through his books. This article, which briefly overviews his experiences, provides an excerpt from Wiesel's speech, "The Perils of Indifference."
My Hero Project
My Hero: Galileo
"First to use a telescope to overserve the starts and planets," Galileo Galilei secretly published his work, which contradicted the Catholic Church's teachings. Use this site to learn about how Galileo's independence and courage made him...
Microscopy UK
Microscopy Uk: Robert Hooke: Father of Modern Science and an Unsung Hero
An excellent biography, including all major periods of Robert Hooke's life, works, inventions, career, and even his battle with Newton.
Other
Art Arena: Origins and Basis of Ferdowsi's "Shahnameh"
This article is part of a review of the book, "Poet and Hero in the Persian Book of Kings," by Olga M. Davidson. The article's author is Mahmud Kianush, a renowned modern Iranian author. In the article, he discusses the historical...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Norse Mythology
Extensive encyclopedia article on Norse mythology, including many eye-catching pictures. Easy to navigate from an outline of the article and a detailed menu of topics on the right side of the screen. Includes discussion of sources,...
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story:jackie Robinson Throws Opening Pitch
Jackie Robinson was not only one of the all-time great baseball players, he was the first African American to play in the Major Leagues. The Library of Congress presents a site with information and photographs of this amazing man.
Mythweb
Mythweb: Greek Mythology: Jason, the Argonauts and the Golden Fleece
A retelling of Jason's journey, assisted by other heroes and the gods, to get the golden fleece. Challenging vocabulary adds rigor, and a casual tone adds interest and increases opportunities for connections with the text. This modern...
Mythweb
Mythweb: Greek Mythology: Bellerophon
A retelling of the Greek myth of Bellerophon in modern language with a casual tone. Learn of Bellerophon's adventures as he fought the Chimaera with the help of the gods and the winged horse Pegasus. This modern retelling includes humor,...
Mythweb
Mythweb: Greek Mythology: Perseus
An upbeat retelling of the Greek myth of Perseus. The myth traces the events of his life from his birth through his immortality including his battle with the Gordon Medusa. This modern retelling includes humor, information about myth...
Mythweb
Mythweb: Greek Mythology: Theseus
A retelling of the life and adventures of Theseus, a story which incorporates parts of several different myths as well as historical accounts. Challenging vocabulary adds rigor, and a casual tone adds interest and increases opportunities...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Langston Hughes
This resource focuses on the works of famous African-American author, Langston Hughes.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Arts and Humanities: Art of Africa
A landing page for a course on African art found in regions and in individual countries.
Curated OER
Father of Modern Experimentation and Reeko's Greatest Hero
This site provides instructions for a demonstration illustrating the "mystical force called gravity that pulls everything on Earth downward."