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University of Calgary: Varieties of Orthodox Judaism
Discusses the motivations for forming the Orthodox movement. Lists issues which the Orthodox and other Jews view differently. Provides diagram of the different sects of Orthodox Judaism.
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University of Calgary: Gemara (Talmud)
Learn all about Gemara and the relation it has with the Talmud.
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University of Calgary: A Page From the Babylonian Talmud
Describes in detail the various parts of a page from the Talmud.
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Univ. Of Calgary: Mishnah
A great site! Provides a page from the Mishnah with explanation of various parts. Also discusses terminology, authorship, and significant dates.
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University of Calgary: Conservative Judaism
Covers history of the development of the Conservative movement. Also discusses major beliefs of conservative Jews.
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Univ. Of Calgary: Punctuation Rules Periods
The informational site which includes helpful details concerning the rules, uses, and misuses of periods in the English language. Includes information about the period at the end of sentences as well as in abbreviations. Also, provides...
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Ithaca College: Project Look Sharp: Media Construction of War
Provides a multi-unit curriculum kit relating to the study of war that incorporates media literacy. All material is free to download and includes teacher guides, student handouts, historical documents, slideshows, and more.
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The University of Calgary: The Mughal Empire
Article traces Mughal Empire history mainly through the reigns of its three principle rulers: Babur, Humayun, and Akbar.
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U. Of Calgary: Territorial Expansion of the Roman World
Provides detailed description of the expansion of territory during the Early and Late Roman Republic and then Early and Late Roman Empire. Includes a variety of links to maps displaying the Roman conquests.
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University of Calgary: The End of Europe's Middle Ages
This useful tutorial includes information about the economy, feudalism, the Holy Roman Empire and other important topics pertaining to Europe in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, a time of transition in European history. Easy to...
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Imperial Spain Castile & Aragon
This site provides information on the joining of the Spanish kingdoms of Castile and Aragon under Queen Isabella I and King Ferdinand. It includes a map of the Spanish empire and several other graphics.
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European Voyages of Exploration: 15th & 16th Centuries
This award-winning website from the University of Calgary's History Department is both impressive and extensive. It focuses on Portuguese and Spanish expeditions of the 15th and 16th centuries (the sitemap provides a good outline of...
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The Sugar & Slave Trades
Examines each aspect of the triangle trade. Provides images and information about the Slave trade.
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Uof C: The Umayyad Territorial Expansion
Articles details three main areas the Umayyads focused on with their expansionist policy.
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University of Calgary: The Ji Khanate
Description of how the Mongols invaded Iraq and Syria and the effect these invasions had on these countries and Islam.
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Merchants and Traders: Kilwa
The wealthy island city of Kilwa was the most important trade center that flourished along the East African Coast from the 1100s to the early 1500s.
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University of Calgary: Old World Contacts: Era of Military Empires
A description of the trade routes established and used in the twelfth and thirteenth century. Gives a list of goods that were traded and reasons for the trade.
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U of Calgary: First Interval: C. 350 Bce C. 200 Bce Empire Building
A discussion of the trade which was carried on between the Mediterranean and India via the silk road.
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Stomach
Gives a description of the structures and functions associated with the stomach.
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Arctic Institute of North America: Photographic Database
This page takes you to a database of over 8000 photographs of the Arctic from the late 1800s through the 20th century. The photos are from scientific expeditions, military and police patrols, explorers, etc. The largest set is from the...
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Special Collections: Mordecai Richler
This is a biocritical essay about Richler. A long and insightful look into Richler's life and works.
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University of Calgary: Alberta Airphoto Collection, 1922 1956
The Alberta Airphoto Collection consists of around 30,000 public domain images from the University of Calgary Library's collection of airphotos. The images cover urban areas at various scales and years between 1924 and 1952. These...
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University of Calgary: Parentheses and Rules for Use
This site contains information regarding the correct usage of parentheses in original material and in quoted material. Examples are included for all points discussed.
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University of Calgary: Phenols
This site from the University of Calgary contains great information on phenols. Provides information on the physical properites, acidity, and structure.