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Siege of Boston
The Siege of Boston (19 April 1775 to 17 March 1776) was the first major military operation of the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783). After the first shots were fired at the Battles of Lexington and Concord, American colonial militias...
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Bhutan: Land of the Thunder Dragon
It is a breathtaking flight with dramatic sweeps over fertile valleys and blue pine forests. You fly past Mt. Everest, Mt. Kanchenjunga and Mt. Gangkhar Puensum, which is the highest, unclimbed mountain in the world soaring to almost 7,570...
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The Wyndclyffe Estate
There are many fascinating and forlorn ruins throughout New York’s Hudson Valley, and, among them, the tottering remains of what was once considered the grandest home in the area and among the most famous in the country: Wyndclyffe. Between...
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Buddhism in Ancient Japan
Buddhism was introduced to ancient Japan via Korea in the 6th century CE with various sects following in subsequent centuries via China. It was readily accepted by both the elite and ordinary populace because it confirmed the political and...
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Feudal Japan
In this pack, you will find four lesson plans about feudal Japan, including activities, assignments, homework, and keys (all suitable for online teaching), as well as: - Multiple choice quiz questions in an excel format - Glossary of...
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Arts & Culture in Medieval Japan
This activity has been designed to fit a 30-minute slot for your class and is suitable for both online and classroom teaching, as well as homeschooling. Students have to read three articles (also available in an audio format) on the three...
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Daily Life and Society in Feudal Japan
This activity has been designed to fit a 30-minute slot for your class and is suitable for both online and classroom teaching, as well as homeschooling. Students have to read one article (also available in an audio format) describing the...
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Jomon Pot
This Jomon clay pot was found in Japan (5000 BCE). It was lacquered on the inside with gold in the 1800's when it became a water jar at Japanese tea gatherings. This image was taken at the National Museum of Australia in the travelling...
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Cutty Sark Photograph
A photograph of the famous British tea clipper Cutty Sark in full sail. (State Library Victoria)
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America Before Independence 1637/1776
A gouache on paper painting titled America Before Independence by Nicha Sursock. This is part of a series of 43 works representing the history of the USA. Peter Stuyvesant and Richard Nicholls (1664) in New Amsterdam, Sachem Sassacus and...