Durer, Albrecht Durer and his legacy - A British Museum exhibit which explains Albrecht Durer's work. Elizabeth I Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603) - The literature site, Luminarium, offers the literary work of Queen Elizabeth I along with biographical information. Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603) - You will find detailed information on the life and times of Elizabeth I along with information on Elizabethan women, food, and religion.
Galileo Galilei The Galileo Project - This site from Rice University contains information on the life and work of Galileo.
Gutenberg, Johannes Catholic Encyclopedia: Johannes Gutenberg - A detailed biography from the Catholic Encyclopedia which states that Gutenberg's invention "should be should be classed with the greatest events in the history of the world." Henry VIII King Henry VIII (1491-1547) - The literature site, Luminarium, offers the literary work of King Henry VIII along with biographical information. Leonardo da Vinci Exploring Leonardo - The Museum of Science in Boston offers information on Leonardo's talents as an artist, scientist, and inventor. Medici Family Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance - Find out about one of the most powerful families in the Renaissance in this Public Broadcasting site which also has information on Florence, Italy, and Renaissance art, architecture, politics, and religion. Machiavelli, Niccolo Machiavelli - a biography on the philosopher, Niccolo Machiavelli by Dr. Uzgalis from his History of Western Philosophy course at Oregon State University.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School These sites have been selected for their relevance to the eighth grade Language Arts curriculum. These choices are consistent withthe selection policies of the library, and with the print and non-print materials available there. Each site has been seen by
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