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Unitarian Universalist Association
A wealth of information about Unitarian Universalism and resources for UU congregations are housed at this site. The history of the religion, its roots in the Judeo-Christian tradition, its principles, purposes, and bylaws, and answers...
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: The Importance of Muhammad Ali
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn about the life and career of famous boxer Muhammad Ali while exploring his role in the civil rights movement. Also, discover his views on religion and politics and his legacy for being a positive...
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Powersource: Cherokee Stories
This site from Powersource gives links to many Cherokee myths, including the "Cycle of the Seasons" and "Rock House: Why the Sun Follows the Moon." These are both good examples of the Cherokee religious beliefs of creation.
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Etruscan Kings of Rome: Etruscan Influence
The Etruscans influenced not only the government of the Roman monarchy, but also the religious practices, and early architecture.
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Review of the Period of the Civil Wars
This passage in the 1901 textbook of William Morey reviews the cultural changes in Rome up to the end of the Roman Republic.
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Reign of Augustus: Age of Augustus
This section of William Morey's 1901 textbook discusses the culture of Rome under Augustus' reign.
University of Calgary
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.
PBS
Pbs: Global Connections, the Middle East
View a timeline of Middle Eastern history, explore events through themes, and make connections through the use of big-picture questions such as "What's the appeal of religious militancy?"
University of Michigan
University of Michigan: Digital Library Production Service: The New Testa
A useful site for finding occurrences of single words or phrases in The New Testament, as written in the Douay-Rheims Bible, which was revised in 1750. Gives chapter and verse in response and links to an online Bible.
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How Does Art Tell Stories?
This lesson plan--for social studies or an art class studying the culture of India--features great clip art examples, resources for teachers, and a glossary of vocabulary words.
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The Weekly South Dakotan: South Dakota History for 4th Grade
From the very beginning and through the twentieth century, this comprehensive collection of lessons will enrich students studying the history in between and the effects on South Dakota.
Hanover College
Hanover College: The Council of Trent
This site from Hanover College provides researchers with the official documents promulgated by the Council of Trent.
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: America in Class: The Religious Roots of Abolition
A lesson that looks at the role of Christianity in the fight to abolish slavery in the United States.
Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance
Religious Tolerance: Religious Society of Friends: Quaker History
This site gives a broad overview of the Society of Friends. It provides their history, beliefs and practices. Has additional click-on links.
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Ets: "The Summa Theologica" by St. Thomas Aquinas
This site presents the entire text by Aquinas in translation. It covers material from the explanation for the existence of God to treatises on law and justice.
Curated OER
Bbc Religions: Buddhism: Four Noble Truths: Wheel of Dharma
Representation of the wheel of dharma.
Curated OER
Bbc Religions: Buddhism: Four Noble Truths: Standing Buddha
Representation of the Buddha, standing.
Rice University
Galileo Project: Tycho Brahe
This site from the Rice University contains information about his life, his father, eduction, religion, nationality, scientific discipline, means of support, patronage, technical involvement, scientific societies, and a bibloigraphy on...
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One World Magazine: Deserts
Explore the sands of the Arab world and the Sahara by reading personal accounts and histories about the people, religion, and culture of the region.
Purdue University
Representations of Buddhism in Ondaatje's Anil's Ghost
This scholarly text discusses Michael Ondaatje's "Anil's Ghost" as an examination of the complex relationship between religion, politics, and violence in Sri Lanka.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Kirgiz
Learn about the culture of the Kirgiz people of China. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.