Find a listing of the campaigns in the Eastern Theater and links to descriptions of the battles in those campaigns. The campaigns in 1861 and 1862 are on the first and half the second page of this site.

Students choose two works of art from twenty-six choices available. Each work has a picture followed by brief factual information. Students compare and contrast the two works based on information presented with both words and pictures....

This article gives a description of the important later Etruscan kings. The history is still based on legend, but the influence of the Etruscan people can be seen in the development of Rome.

Students will learn about Pocahontas' life and explore the relationship between legend and history when it comes to the infamous incident in which John Smith claimed she saved him.

Mary Hunter Austin recreates two Native American tales in her stories, "The Story of Little Tavwots," and "The Fire-Bringer." The texts can be read online or downloaded in MP3 or PDF format. In addition, each story has downloadable...

In this article you read how the Romans begin to reclaim and expand their influence throughout the Italian peninsula. The Gauls destroy Rome, but after their retreat, the Romans rebuild and continue extending their power.

This webpage focuses on Arthur's sword Excalibur and the Sword in the Stone. It provides a short background essay by Alan Lupack, which is followed by links to a list of essays about Excalibur and/or the Sword in the Stone.

A thoughtful account of a beloved American folk hero, Johnny Appleseed. We don't know many facts, but he is remembered for his love of nature and man.

A site filled with information about the Penobscot Indians past and present. There are numerous hyperlinks to pictures, legends, language, and many other sources for information. This is a personal site written by a Cherokee Indian...

This is the official Jimi Hendrix website. Here you will find much information on this rock legend including audio, articles and pictures.

Great site explores many legends and texts from the ancient Near East. Provides interesting focus on the common themes found in ancient world literature.

The Encyclopedia of Alabama offers a biographical profile of football legend, Joe Namath.

Penden Lhamo is one of the more wrathful female deities of Buddhism. Among her many roles, she is the special protector of the city of Lhasa, the Gelukpa Order, and the Dalai Lamas of Tibet. She was invited to Tibet in around the...

This is a character analysis of King Arthur. This article discusses the three kinds of Arthur: Arthur as an epic hero, as symbol of the virtues of Camelot, and as a naive victim of fate. It also offers an audio link and text link to "A...

Discover more about the life and work of the author Edith Wharton when you visit this resource. This site features several links to lesson plans, biographical information, teaching guides, reviews, and more.

Find out about the Japanese mythical water creature called Kappa. Flashcard format.

This site gives an in-depth essay exploring the Epic of Gilgamesh and its history.

Excellent site about Latin America from the Brooklyn Children's Museum. Explore ancient beliefs and rituals, celebrations, culture, the land, animals, and the history of Latin America.

Robert T. Bakker, paleontologist.

Major League Baseball's all-time leading career home run hitter, Hank Aaron is a baseball legend. Use this resource to learn about his career as a great hitter and role model.

A collection of tales that focus on the exploits and adventures of the Raven. Raven is a prominent character in Native American tales from the Pacific Northwest.

Oldest church building in state dates to 1685; figures prominently in Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow".

New Zealander Maurice Wilkins was a key researcher in the discovery of the structure of DNA. This resource offers a detailed biography of his life and career.