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Questions for "The Lion in Winter"

These questions are a companion to the 1968 movie, "The Lion in Winter." This excellent film shows the inner workings of Henry II's family including Eleanor of Aquitaine, Richard, John, and Geoffrey.

Irish Legends

Read about ancient Irish legends from About's Ancient History Guide, N.S. Gill.

Ancient/Classical History

An excellent resource from About that looks at the ancient and classical eras of World History.

Calendar Conversions

How do you explain the different calendars to your students? Here's a great way--allow them to convert dates automatically.

Daily Life in Ancient Civilizations

Learn about the everyday life in ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, India and China.

Discoverers Web

All kinds of information found on the Web about voyages of discovery and exploration

History of Japan

Learn more about the fascinating history and culture of Japan.

History -- The 18th Century

An excellent resource by your About.com Guide, Richard Brainard.

The Holocaust

Extensive information on the Holocaust from your Holocaust About.com Guide.

Medieval/Renaissance History

An excellent resource by your About.com Guide, Lisa Snell.

Online Survey of Audio-Visual Materials for Classics

A comprehensive list of teaching materials - except the traditional textbook - concerning the ancient worlds of Greece and Rome: mythology, history, culture, civilization, literature, language study, archaeology, art, architecture, philosophy, drama. Over 2500 products from 100 + distributors are listed.

US State Department: World Regions/Countries

Information from the State Department concerning other countries. Great for World History and Geography.

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Dinosaur Discoveries of the Decade

The top 10 fossil discoveries between 2000 and 2010. More >

How to Ace the GRE

Being well prepared is the first step; here are more essential suggestions. More >

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