Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Resurrection and Three Avogadri
An image of "Resurrection and Three Avogadri", created by Domenico Robustiz (Oil on canvas).
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: At What Moment Are You Dead?
For as far back as we can trace our existence, humans have been fascinated with death and resurrection. But is resurrection really possible? And what is the actual difference between a living creature and a dead body anyway? The...
Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center
Yad Vashem: Holocaust Denial Laws
The denial of the Holocaust, anti-Semitic rhetoric and the growth of hate groups has led many European nations to pass laws criminalizing hate speech to stop the resurrection of Nazism in Europe. This article discusses individual...
Library of Congress
Loc: The Empire That Was Russia, Photographic Record Recreated
The digital revival of the glass plate images of the Russian Empire on the eve of World War I by photographer Sergei Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorskii. Very interesting from both historical and technological points of view.
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: Selected Poetry of C. Rossetti
This site from the University of Toronto provides the text of 13 of Rossetti's most famous poems. Some biographical information is also provided.
University of Virginia
Univ. Of Virginia: Leo Tolstoy: Childhood and Early Manhood
The Electronic Text Center at the University of Virginia has provided the full text of Paul (Pavel) Birukoff's book entitled "Leo Tolstoy: Childhood and Early Manhood."
Other
The Last Days of Leo Tolstoy
This site has much to offer the Tolstoy scholar. There is a diary entry written by a young woman the day after Tolstoy's death which reveals the emotions of the Russian people at the passing of this great man. There is the text of...
A&E Television
History.com: The History of Easter
Discusses in detail the history of Easter from its origins to its symbols. This annual holiday commemorates Christ's resurrection. Links to related video clips are included.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Us History: 1865 1898: The American West: Reservation System
Discusses the Indian reservation system, the impact it had on Native Americans, violent clashes between whites and Indians, and how it was destroyed by the Dawes Act of 1887 and resurrected in the 1930s. Includes questions for students...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Mammoths vs. Mastodons: What's the Criteria for De Extinction?
There's been a lot of talk and research interest around the possibility of resurrecting certain organisms (or, at least their genomes) from extinction, with Woolly Mammoths being prime candidates for such an endeavor. But what about a...
Other
Msc: Dichotomy in the Piers Plowman Character
This essay, written by a college student, examines the political climate during which "Piers Plowman" was written. Primary and secondary support, along with a Works Cited listing.
Luminarium
Luminarium: William Langland (Ca. 1330 1387)
This site includes a brief biography of William Langland, the texts of Piers Plowman, an illumination, and a brief collection of articles and essays.
Web Gallery of Art
Web Gallery of Art: Uccello, Paolo
This resource contains several links to works by Paolo Uccello. By clicking on the links, the works can be accessed along with a biography on Uccello himself.
PBS
Pbs Frontline: The Gospel of Mary
An excerpt from the gnostic gospel in which Mary Magdalene is viewed as one of the disciples. She relays how Jesus came to her in a vision.
Other
Rev. Ken Collins: The Season of Easter
This site discusses the Easter season and details how it is celebrated by Christians worldwide. It includes information on the biblical account of the first Easter, derivation of the word "easter," and a method to determine the day on...
Other
Ncas: A Comparison Between Tolstoy and Plato
"Art, Science, and Transcendence: A Comparison Between Tolstoy and Plato" is the full text of a scholarly article written by Dr. T.J. Kuijl. For serious students of Tolstoy.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Standard Scenes From the Life of Christ in Art
View pictures and a short description of artwork depicting various scenes from the life of Christ.
Other
Christian Answers: Jesus Christ
This site begins with prophetic messages about Jesus and goes through his birth, life, death and resurrection. A lot of information here.
Harvard University
Harvard University: Geoffrey Chaucer Page: William Langland "Piers Plowman"
Provides the text to William Langland's "Piers Plowman".
Mex Connect
Mexconnect: Pascua: Easter Holy Week in Mexico
Explanations and illustrations that convey how Easter is celebrated in Mexico.
Other
University of Evansville: The Ecole Glossary: Mary Magdalene
An introduction to the Biblical account of Mary Magdalene's religious significance from the University of Evansville. Includes the the eastern and western churches views on Mary Magdalene.
Other
The Raising of Lazarus
This page contains the biblical account, found in John 11:17-44, where Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead.
Other
Joyful Heart Ministries: Easter
A collection of short stories and brief articles about Easter. Great analogies to help you understand the Easter holiday as well as fun stories and bible studies.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Easter
Explains the definition, the Feast, and much of what is related to Easter as we know it. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.