A biography of Gwedolyn Brooks, the first African American woman author to win the Pulitzer prize. With career information and links to many of her poems, some with audio. Listen to podcasts about her work and read articles about the impact of her poems.
A biographical resource on poet William Blake with an insightful look at his poems and their meanings. Includes links to the full text of many of his poems and a podcast entitled "A Discussion of Allen Ginsberg Singing Blake's 'The Garden of Love'".
A detailed and lengthy biographical summary of the life of Elizabethan composer William Byrd, who used poetry for the basis of many of his songs.
Exhibition of portraits of fourteen vice presidents who later became president tells the stories of their careers in pictures and words. Includes videos of taped interviews with four former vice presidents. [Exhibition opening: January 20, 2009]
Great site! Provides biographical information on Hirsch. Also discusses his major beliefs and teachings.
The Red River Cart, an invention of the Metis, played an important role in the settling of the West by improving transportation of goods. Cart making became an industry for the Metis later on. This article explores the history of the Red River cart.
A collection of historical photos related to the Northwest Rebellion are housed here. They are sorted into various categories, e.g., battles, camp life, postal service, etc.
The Gabriel Dumont Institute has pulled together a variety of educational resources surrounding the Metis Peoples. From Bison hunting to the Metis Food and Diet, educators can access both lesson plans and resources to support teaching and learning.
The History Place looks at the rise of the German dictator Adolf Hitler.
This biography on author Roald Dahl (1916-1990 CE) provides information about his literary career and personal life. It comments on his often-used taste for cruelty, rudeness to adults, and comic grotesque themes used in his books by providing examples from his works. Also contains a complete bibliography of his works.
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, this site provides in-depth biographical information on Robert S. Duncanson in addition to an extensive listing of his works as displayed at the museum.
This resource explains the origin of GATT and some of the events that took place in the earlier stages of GATT.
Links to artwork of Rosso Fiorentino in exhibits, museums, and galleries.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission have created an online quiz to test your money $marts. See how well you score on concepts such as money management, finance, and investing.
A very long and detailed account of St. Augustine's philosophy and religious beliefs. Paragraphs three through five contain historical information on Augustine's life.
Here, read the full text of Samuel Butler's "Erewhon." The 29 chapters of this novel are preceded by the prefaces for the first, second, and revised editions of the book.
This resource presents detailed information about the leopard, including several photos and a video clip. [1 min, 59 sec] Requires Adobe Flash.
This resource provides extensive information about the lion, including several photos and audio clips.
This article explains the importance of the sash in Metis culture and its history. There are weaving activities and a bibliography included.
The site provides a detailed overview of currently endangered species. Content includes a focus on various conservation organizations, endangered species profiles, and more.