History

Ancient Egypt - History and Chronology Ancient Egypt - History and Chronology- Detailed information on the rulers, their names, history, genealogy and monuments. Egyptian Unit Fractions Egyptian Unit Fractions- Articles concerning the mathematics of Ancient Egypt, from "MathPages." Egyptian Math Egyptian Math- Brief information on the decimal system using seven different symbols. Egyptian Mathematics Egyptian Mathematics- An overview of mathematics in Ancient Egypt. Includes descriptions of the numerals used and of some major papyri. Egyptian Fractions Egyptian Fractions- Article from MathWorld describing unit fraction methods. Ancient Egyptian Mathematics Ancient Egyptian Mathematics- Some comments on Egyptian mathematics and the Rhind papyrus. The Pythagorean Theorem The Pythagorean Theorem- Theory that the Pythagorean theorem was developed in Egypt Egyptian Fractions Egyptian Fractions- Egyptian mathematical fractions, including algorithms, transcriptions of network conversations, and links to other Egyptian mathematical resources. Tell El-Amarna: Capital of the Disk Tell El-Amarna: Capital of the Disk- The Berger Foundation describes this city founded by Akhenaten. View excavation plans and reconstruction drawing of the city and images of the… Ankhesenamun: Princess of Amarna/Queen of Destiny Ankhesenamun: Princess of Amarna/Queen of Destiny- In-depth view of Ankhesenamun's life from the cradle on. Accurate historical information is complimented by the author's stunnin… Ankhesenamun's Palace Ankhesenamun's Palace- Examines the life of Queen Ankhesenamun and her husband Tutankhamun. Contemporary and ancient works of art accent pages that cover Ankhes' life, titles, and… The Land of the Aten The Land of the Aten- Examines the main personages of the period--Akhenaten, Nefertiti, Ay, Horemhab. Also provides information about and pictures of the Royal Tomb. Children of the Sun Children of the Sun- Examines the lives of the Amarna children, including all of Akhenaten's daughters, the known princes, and their caretakers. Pharaohs of the Sun: Akhenaten, Tutankhamen Pharaohs of the Sun: Akhenaten, Tutankhamen- Exhibition and catalogue on Akhenaten and Amarna. The Amarna Letters The Amarna Letters- Letters of middle eastern rulers sent to Akhenaten. Images of originals and translations from An introduction to the history and culture of Pharaonic Egypt. Tutankhamen, Pharaoh of Egypt Tutankhamen, Pharaoh of Egypt- Discusses Bob Brier's book "The Murder of Tutankhamen: A True Story". King Tut One King Tut One- Walk through King Tutankhamun's virtual tomb, view pictures during the excavation, or learn about his father Akhenaten. The Amarna Site The Amarna Site- Discusses the 'Heretic Pharaoh' Akhenaten, his family, and the Amarna revolution. Includes original photographs and information on Amarna collections. Akhenaten Akhenaten- An introduction to the pharaoh Akhenaten, and the mysteries of his life, his religion, and his reign, by Megaera Lorenz. Western New York Suffragists: Winning the Vote Western New York Suffragists: Winning the Vote- Biographies of numerous suffragists (Susan B. Anthony, Clara Barton, Elizabeth Blackwell, Frederick Douglass, and others) and timel… The Seneca Falls Convention: Teaching about the Rights of Women and the Heritage of the Declaration. The Seneca Falls Convention: Teaching about the Rights of Women and the Heritage of the Declaration.- Provides the full-text of this ERIC Digest which details the history of the S… History of Women's Suffrage History of Women's Suffrage- Student project. Detailed history of the women's suffrage movement along with quotes, speeches, a report on the responsibility of voting, a timeline, … Votes for Women: Selections from the National American Woman Suffrage Association Collection, 1848-1921 Votes for Women: Selections from the National American Woman Suffrage Association Collection, 1848-1921- Consists of the text of 167 books, pamphlets and other artifacts documenti… The Woman Suffrage Timeline The Woman Suffrage Timeline- Chronological history of women's struggle for voting rights in the United States. Library of Congress: Votes for Women Library of Congress: Votes for Women- Selections from the National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA) Collection, which includes books, pamphlets and other artifacts docu… The Long Road to Suffrage The Long Road to Suffrage- About.com page on the 1848-1920 cause for woman suffrage in the United States. Includes various timelines, biographies, photographs, and articles. Timeline of Women's Suffrage Timeline of Women's Suffrage- A timeline overview of the women's suffrage movement. American Women's 72-year fight to win the vote. Votes for Women: 1850-1920 Votes for Women: 1850-1920- Votes for Women Suffrage Pictures, 1850 - 1920, collection contains pictorial portraits and scenes document the fight to gain women the vote. The Nineteenth Amendment and the War of the Roses The Nineteenth Amendment and the War of the Roses- Dramatic story of the decisive Tennessee legislature vote for ratification of the 19th Amendment in Nashville, August 18, 1920. Carrie Chapman Catt Girlhood Home Carrie Chapman Catt Girlhood Home- Web site for the Iowa childhood home of U.S. suffrage leader Carrie Chapman Catt, including a biography, extensive bibliography, multi-media gal… Not for Ourselves Alone: The Story of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony Not for Ourselves Alone: The Story of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony- Learn how women got the right to vote--and how two 19th century women made it happen--in this in… Handbook of Texas Online: Texas Rangers Handbook of Texas Online: Texas Rangers- Provides information on the history of the Texas Rangers. Texas Treasures - Rangers and Outlaws - Texas State Library Texas Treasures - Rangers and Outlaws - Texas State Library- Short biographies of some rangers plus photographs and text of the library's holdings concerning them. Texas Rangers Texas Rangers- History of the Texas Rangers from the Texas Department of Public Safety. Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum- Located in Waco, Texas, The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum is dedicated to the history and popular culture of the legendary Texas Range… State of Jefferson State of Jefferson- History, related merchandise, and links to other secession movements. CottageLink Magazine - State of Jefferson CottageLink Magazine - State of Jefferson- Article by Glenn Garnett. The Mythical State of Jefferson The Mythical State of Jefferson- Article by Megan Shaw. Voices From the Western Frontier Voices From the Western Frontier- Documents and newspapers preserved by a Lakota family, with searchable transcriptions, photographs and audio recordings. A history of the frontie… Turner: The Frontier In American History Turner: The Frontier In American History- Classic by Frederick Jackson Turner: The significance of the frontier in American History reprinted online. Founding of the Pony Express Founding of the Pony Express- History of the Pony Express from the Museum of the City of San Francisco. The SageBrush Saloon The SageBrush Saloon- Formerly The Pony Express History Page. Information on the Pony Express, and differences and likenesses between it and The Young Riders TV show. Pony Express Home Station Pony Express Home Station- Information on the Pony Express which delivered mail to the American West from April 1860 to November 1861. Pony Express National Museum Pony Express National Museum- Information on the Old West's most famous mail service. Kansas Gunfighters Kansas Gunfighters- Information on various Kansas gunslingers of the past. The Texas Jack Association The Texas Jack Association- Website for a non-profit organization that commemorates John B. "Texas Jack" Omohundro, cowboy, prairie scout, and Wild West showman. Photographs, biog… Oliver Yantis - Genealogy Oliver Yantis - Genealogy- Genealogy of the outlaw Oliver Yantis PBS - "The West" - People Index PBS - "The West" - People Index- Biographical dictionary profiling the men and women featured in PBS's movie "The West." John Wesley Hardin John Wesley Hardin- Biography of one of the deadliest outlaw gunslingers of the old West. Charles E. Boles - Black Bart Charles E. Boles - Black Bart- Biography of the notorious stagecoach robber.