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United States Naval Academy: Timeline for the Crusades and Christian Holy War
The Crusades were a series of Holy Wars called by the popes in defense of the Church. This timeline highlights the causes of the Crusades, battles, and all the major people associated with the Crusades. Included are links to artwork from...
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St. Michael's Call: Exsurge Domine
This resource provides text written by Pope Leo X discussing his views on Martin Luther. Once you have come to the Papal Library you then need to locate "Leo X" in the first column. After you click on "Leo X" you you will be taken to a...
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History Matters: Pedro Naranjo Relates the Pueblo Revolt, 1680
Read about the resistance in 1680 by the New Mexico Pueblo Indians who resisted the Spanish attempts to subjugate them. Find out about the leader, El Pope, who was able to lead the resistance for ten years.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Chaucer: Background: The Canterbury Tales
This page provides the background for Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales, a series of 22 short stories from 29 pilgrims traveling from Canterbury to Kent. It begins with a prologue that sets up the frame story and introduces the characters....
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Literature & Composition: Satire and Humor
This unit focuses on satire and humor; it defines satire as a literary device used to expose follies, vices, and hypocrites to bring about change. It includes links to Gullivers Travels and Modest Proposal by Jonathan Swift, "The Rape of...
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The Holy See: Francis
From the Holy See (the church jurisdiction of the Catholic Church in Rome), this resource provided comprehensive information about Pope Francis, including a biography, an album of photographs, and many of his writings.
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: Fact Tracker: Leprechauns and Irish Folklore
This site shows you how the fact checker checks information included in the fiction book entitled Magic Tree House #43: Leprechaun in Late Winter, by Mary Pope Osborne. The book Leprechauns and Irish Folklore, the nonfiction companion...
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: Fact Tracker: Pandas and Other Endangered Species
This book checks information included in the fiction book entitled Magic Tree House #48: A Perfect Time for Pandas by Mary Pope Osborne. The book Pandas and Other Endangered Species, the nonfiction companion written by Will Osborne and...
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Penguin Random House: Fact Tracker: Mummies and Pyramids
This book checks information shared in the fiction book entitled Magic Tree House #3: Mummies in the Morning by Mary Pope Osborne. Mummies and Pyramids, the nonfiction companion written by Will Osborne and Mary Pope Osborne, is the...
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: Fact Tracker: Snakes and Other Reptiles
This book checks facts related to the book Magic Tree House #45: A Crazy Day with Cobras by Mary Pope Osborne. When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure, they had lots of questions. Magic Treehouse Fact Tracker: Snakes and Other...
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The "Unofficial" Pope John Paul Ii
This site contains a wealth of information on Pope John Paul II. It contains links to his writings and speeches, and to articles and stories written on the pope.
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Pope John Xxiii: Portrait by Bernard Safran
A beautiful pencil drawing of Pope John XXIII. If all you need is an image -- go here!
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Pope John Xxiii
A beautiful pencil drawing of Pope John XXIII. If all you need is an image -- go here!
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Medals Withdrawn After Spelling Mistake
Brief article reports that a papal medal commemorating Pope Francis' first year has been withdrawn after a spelling mistake on the medal was discovered.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Pope Gregory Vii
Pope Saint Gregory VII (c. 1020/1025 - May 25, 1085), born Hildebrand of Soana (Italian: Ildebrando di Soana), was pope from April 22, 1073, until his death. One of the great reforming popes, he is perhaps best known for the part he...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Pope Leo X
Pope Leo X, born Giovanni de' Medici (December 11, 1475 - December 1, 1521) was Pope from 1513 to his death. He was the last non-priest to be elected Pope. He is known primarily for the sale of indulgences to reconstruct St. Peter's...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Pope Paul Iii
Pope Paul III (February 29, 1468 - November 10, 1549), born Alessandro Farnese, was Pope of the Roman Catholic Church from 1534 to his death in 1549. He also called the Council of Trent in 1545. Born in Canino, Latium (then part of the...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Pope Pius Ix Sitting
A drawing of Pope Pius IX. He was the pope from June 16, 1846 until February 7, 1878. Pope Pius IX is known as the longest reigning pope in church history.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Pope Pius Ix
Blessed Pope Pius IX (May 13, 1792 - February 7, 1878), born Giovanni Maria Mastai-Ferretti, was Pope from June 16, 1846, until 1878. His was the longest reign in Church History lasting almost 32 years. During his pontificate, he...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: General John Pope
General Pope, born in Louisville, Ky., March 16th, 1822, was graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1842, and made brevet second lieutenant of engineers. He served in Florida in 1842-'44, and took part in the Mexican War,...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Pope Julius Ii
Pope Julius II (5 December 1443 - 21 February 1513), born Giuliano della Rovere, was Pope from 1503 to 1513. His reign was marked by an aggressive foreign policy, ambitious building projects, and patronage for the arts.