Here are some links about Roman armies and military topics:
Roman Army (College of New Rochelle)
Roman Army - Part II (College of New Rochelle)
A LOT of General Roman Links!
Ancient Rome - Numerous links to information about anything to do with Ancient Rome.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Mrs. Schmidt - 1930s Research for To Kill A Mockingbird
While we have a great collection of print material (books) on the various 1930s topics, here are some excellent online resources, too:
America in the 1930s : Outstanding collection of links to issues of the 1930s including gangsters, prohibition, music, films, sports, etc. From the American Studies Department at the University of Virginia.
American Cultural History 1930-1939 - Lots of links to a variety of topics you're researching. Look around and link to longer articles, pictures, video and audio clips, etc.
American Women Through Time - 1930s : Links to women's accomplishments and lives.
1930s Fashion : A collection of links relating to clothing and fashion of the 1930s.
InfoPlease 1930 Almanac: This is just a sample year, with links to events and issues of 1930. You can search each year (1931, 1932, etc.) individually to find detailed links.
Getty Images : Good source to find royalty-free, non-copyrighted images to use for your projects.
Prohibition : Excellent historical resources from Ohio State University.
Great Depression and WWII 1929-1945: Library of Congress site features sections on the Dust Bowl, FDR and the New Deal, Art, etc. A great source for accurate pictures.
America in the 1930s : Outstanding collection of links to issues of the 1930s including gangsters, prohibition, music, films, sports, etc. From the American Studies Department at the University of Virginia.
American Cultural History 1930-1939 - Lots of links to a variety of topics you're researching. Look around and link to longer articles, pictures, video and audio clips, etc.
American Women Through Time - 1930s : Links to women's accomplishments and lives.
1930s Fashion : A collection of links relating to clothing and fashion of the 1930s.
InfoPlease 1930 Almanac: This is just a sample year, with links to events and issues of 1930. You can search each year (1931, 1932, etc.) individually to find detailed links.
Getty Images : Good source to find royalty-free, non-copyrighted images to use for your projects.
Prohibition : Excellent historical resources from Ohio State University.
Great Depression and WWII 1929-1945: Library of Congress site features sections on the Dust Bowl, FDR and the New Deal, Art, etc. A great source for accurate pictures.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Kite Runner Research - Mrs. Schmidt
As you do background research for The Kite Runner, here are some reliable resources:
Background Notes: Afghanistan - US State Department; includes much information on the Taliban.
National Geographic - Afghanistan: Background, facts, history, etc. Scroll down a little to find a feature article titled "Hazaras : Afghanistan's Outsiders."
Afghanistan Unveiled: A PBS site focusing on women in Afghanistan.
Univ. of Texas Map Collection - Afghanistan : A large collection of political, historical, and thematic maps of Afghanistan.
Country Studies : Afghanistan: A very detailed site about Afghanistan, with sections on historical eras and aspects of Afghan culture, such as ethnic groups (Pashtun, Hazara).
The War on Terrorism: Afghanistan and the Taliban: Superb collection of links to Taliban information and relationship with Afghanistan from East Carolina University.
Afghanistan and the U.S. : Selected Internet Resources - Comprehensive group of resources compiled by the UC Berkeley Libraries.
American Institute of Afghanistan Studies: Very current information, articles, etc. from a private non-profit organization.
Kite Flying in Afghanistan : Fascinating group of links to the sport of kite fighting in Afghanistan compiled by the English department at Miami Dade College as background information for The Kite Runner.
A Good Read : The Kite Runner : Excellent resources for reading The Kite Runner including (on the left hand side) links to current events, history, social aspects, etc. of Afghanistan. Also includes a biography of author Khaled Hosseini, foreign terms, characters, literary allusions, and discussion questions about The Kite Runner.
Background Notes: Afghanistan - US State Department; includes much information on the Taliban.
National Geographic - Afghanistan: Background, facts, history, etc. Scroll down a little to find a feature article titled "Hazaras : Afghanistan's Outsiders."
Afghanistan Unveiled: A PBS site focusing on women in Afghanistan.
Univ. of Texas Map Collection - Afghanistan : A large collection of political, historical, and thematic maps of Afghanistan.
Country Studies : Afghanistan: A very detailed site about Afghanistan, with sections on historical eras and aspects of Afghan culture, such as ethnic groups (Pashtun, Hazara).
The War on Terrorism: Afghanistan and the Taliban: Superb collection of links to Taliban information and relationship with Afghanistan from East Carolina University.
Afghanistan and the U.S. : Selected Internet Resources - Comprehensive group of resources compiled by the UC Berkeley Libraries.
American Institute of Afghanistan Studies: Very current information, articles, etc. from a private non-profit organization.
Kite Flying in Afghanistan : Fascinating group of links to the sport of kite fighting in Afghanistan compiled by the English department at Miami Dade College as background information for The Kite Runner.
A Good Read : The Kite Runner : Excellent resources for reading The Kite Runner including (on the left hand side) links to current events, history, social aspects, etc. of Afghanistan. Also includes a biography of author Khaled Hosseini, foreign terms, characters, literary allusions, and discussion questions about The Kite Runner.
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