A map of the early colonies of Virginia and Maryland showing the first settlements of Jamestown (1607) and St. Mary's (1634). The future sites of Baltimore (1729) and Washington (1790) are also shown.

A map of southern Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia showing the scene of operations in the South during the American Revolutionary War from 1779-1781. The map shows the route of Greene's retreat from Cowpens to the...

A map of the Appalachian Mountain region showing the three primary routes of the early 1700's through the natural barrier from the English colonies to the Mississippi Valley. "The Appalachian ranges separated the French and the English,...

A regional map of central England from 1920, showing major cities, towns, railways and canals, and counties with the county boroughs underlined in red. The map shows important battle sites, major rivers, and prominent mountains and hills...

A regional map of northern England from 1920, showing major cities, towns, and ports, railways and canals, and counties with the county boroughs underlined in red. The map shows major rivers and prominent peaks with elevations in feet....

A regional map of southwestern England from 1920, showing major cities, towns, and ports, railways and canals, and counties with the county boroughs underlined in red. The map shows important battle sites, major rivers, prominent...

A map of England and Wales as they were on May 1, 1643, during the First English Civil War (1642-1646). The map is color-coded to show the districts held by the King and districts controlled by Parliament in the ongoing English Civil...

A map of England and Wales as they were on November 23, 1644, during the First English Civil War (1642-1646). The map is color-coded to show the districts held by the King and districts controlled by Parliament in the ongoing English...

A map of England and Wales during the Tudor Dynasty (1485-1603) founded by Henry VII and ending at the death of Elizabeth I. The boundaries of the Welsh Counties are given as settled by the Laws in Wales Act of 1543 during the reign of...

A map of England and Wales as they were on December 9th, 1643, during the First English Civil War (1642-1646). The map is color-coded to show the districts held by the King and districts controlled by Parliament in the ongoing English...

Have you ever read any of Susan Glaspell's work? This site offers a range of material on the work "Trifles." The materials range from classroom issues and strategies, major themes, historical perspectives, and the personal issues that...

This site offers a scholarly, historical review of federal student aid, along with a discussion of the complex issues of the "achievements and shortfalls" of these aid policies.

This site features historic quilts from the State Museum of Pennsylvania. Also available are links to quilting resources, a glossary of quilting terms, and tools used for quilting.

This site from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy discusses Bertrand Russell's notion of "logical construction" and its influence in the development of logical positivism. Mostly historical in orientation and is accessible to those...

This site discusses Nixon's 1972 visit to China and its lasting effects. There is a recent article reflecting on a significant historical event. Includes links to information about other presidents and their relationship with China.

This site gives a comparison of Italian Renaissance literary artists, including drama. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.

A lesson that takes students through the process of examining tombstones as artifacts, identifying information that can be instrumental in investigating a community's past or an individual's genealogy. Students also make gravestone...

An interesting look at the evolution of warfare and armies through the late 1500s in the context of historical background for a Renaissance recreation group (Le Poulet Gauche). Includes links to analyses of several famous battles and a...

An interesting look at the evolution of warfare and armies through the late 1500s in the context of historical background for a Renaissance recreation group (Le Poulet Gauche). Includes links to analyses of several famous battles and a...

An interesting look at the evolution of warfare and armies through the late 1500s in the context of historical background for a Renaissance recreation group (Le Poulet Gauche). Includes links to analyses of several famous battles and a...

An interesting look at the evolution of warfare and armies through the late 1500s in the context of historical background for a Renaissance recreation group (Le Poulet Gauche). Includes links to analyses of several famous battles and a...

This site explains what perspective is in art and then outlines its historical development, from Brunelleschi's experiment to Alberti's Treatise, in the early Renaissance, followed by early examples of the use of perspective.

This site explains what perspective is in art and then outlines its historical development, from Brunelleschi's experiment to Alberti's Treatise, in the early Renaissance, followed by early examples of the use of perspective.

This site explains what perspective is in art and then outlines its historical development, from Brunelleschi's experiment to Alberti's Treatise, in the early Renaissance, followed by early examples of the use of perspective.