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| Sites with Biographical Information about Famous Historical People |
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BBC: Historical Figures: Biographies of Famous Historical Figures
Biographies of Famous People Both Past and Present: - SEARCHABLE by keyword
The Biographic Dictionary: Covers more than 33,000 notable men and women who have shaped our world from ancient times to the present day- SEARCHABLE by keyword
Famous People: The online database which chronicles the lives of famous people throughout the world. The list includes historical figures, celebrities, and those individuals who have influenced the lives of others.
Famous People by States: A directory of each state and a listing of each famous person born in that state and what made each one famous
Famous People - Their Lives: Features the lives of some of the world's most famous people and greatest achievers. Read the biographies of some of the most influential people whose achievements have helped shape the modern world, including famous artists, musicians, politicians, celebrities and scientists.
History.com: Notable American Videos
Hyperhistory.com: Alphabetical index of persons in Hyperhistory. Famous people biographies included in the listings along with famous historical world leaders.
Kids Network: Famous People: Biographies and profiles of people who have shaped our world. Personalities include statesmen, leaders, political thinkers, inventors, scientists, artists, writers, actors, and MORE
The Time 100: Artists and Entertainers: EXCELLENT! Biographical information and background information about the world's top 20 artists and entertainers
The Time 100: Heroes and Icons: EXCELLENT! Biographical information and background information about the world's top 20 heroes and historical icons
The Time 100: Leaders and Revolutionaries: EXCELLENT! Biographical information and background information about the world's top 20 heroes and historical icons
The Time 100: Scientists and Thinkers: EXCELLENT! Biographical information and background information about the world's top 20 scientist and thinkers
Who's Who in American History: 102 biographies sorted by names, historical era, or occupations: photographs throughout the site
Who2?: An encyclopedia of famous people, profiles of real people and fictional characters
World of Biography: Provides authentic information about famous personalities or inspirational people's life in a concise yet comprehensive manner
| Famous African Americans - Male and Female |
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African American Literature: Historical facts and links to writer's biographies
Black Inventors A-Z: An A-Z list of popular Black inventors; biographies, images, timelines, and other media
Celebrate Black History: EXCELLENT! Interactive timeline, biographies, videos
Famous African American Women Writers: Facts and Quotes from the writers
Famous African American Biographies: Text only
Notable African Americans: A categorical listing of famous African Americans with links to individual biographies
Notable African American Women: Find biographies, quotes, and other information on notable African American women in history
Real African American Heroes: A website dedicated to all African Americans who over the years have made a difference; Historical Facts; photos
Prominent African Americans: Alphabetical listing of Prominent African Americans with a brief summary of what makes him or her famous
| Famous Artists |
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Famous Artists' Gallery: An EXCELLENT site to view famous artists' works; Also contains a link to the artist's biography on Wikipedia
Web Museum, Paris: An alphabetical listing of famous artists with links to biographical information as well as samples of the artist's work
World of Biography: Famous Artists: Facts and links to sites which contain more information
| Famous Architects |
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Biographies of World Famous Architects: Explores the architect, their architecture, careers, and works
Famous Architects: Alphabetical listings, biographical information, and photos
Famous Architect Biographies: Text only
Great Architects A-Z: Alphabetical listings, biographies, photos, and MORE
| Famous Explorers |
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Great Links to Famous Explorers
| Famous Historical Leaders |
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Biographies of World Famous Leaders - Text Only
Great Links to Famous Historical Leaders
The Time 100: Leaders and Revolutionaries: EXCELLENT! Biographical information and background information about the world's top 20 heroes and historical icons
World of Biography: Famous Historical Figures: Facts and links to sites which contain more information
| Famous Inventors |
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Great Links to Famous Inventors
| Famous Mathematicians |
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Famous Mathematicians: Click on an image to find further information about that mathematician and their ideas
Famous Women Mathematicians: Alphabetical list with links to biographies and photo
Mathematicians: Links to biographies, information, famous theorems and women mathematicians.
World of Biography: Famous Mathematicians: Facts and links to sites which contain more information
| Famous Musicians and Dancers |
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Biograhy.com: Videos of Famous Musicians
Biographies of World Famous Musicians and Dancers - Text Only
Famous Composers: Biographies and photos
Famous Musicians in History: Brief biographies of some of the famous names in music ; Browse by name or decade
The Time 100: Artists and Entertainers: EXCELLENT! Biographical information and background information about the world's top 20 artists and entertainers
From PBS: Jazz Greats: Timeline, musician biographies
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum
| Famous Philanthropists |
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Famous Philanthropists: A listing of celebrities and an explanation of the charity each supports
The Ten Most Famous Philanthropists: Brief biographies of the ten most famous philanthropists of the past and present
| Famous Philosophers |
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Biographies of World Famous Philosophers - Text Only
Quotes from Famous Philosophers: Names listed alphabetically; click on the philosopher's name to read quotes written by that philosopher
World of Biography: Famous Philosophers Figures: Facts and links to sites which contain more information
| Famous Poets |
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Famous Poets and Poems: Brief biographical information; Alphabetical listings; Search by decades, by nationality, contemporary poets, women poets, African American poets, and Nobel prize poets
Famous Writers: Poets: Biographies and Photos
Poets: A listing of the most famous poets with complete biographical information
ShadowPoetry.com: Each section contains a photograph of the poet, a short biography, and an average of 12 poems written by the poet
| Famous Political Leaders |
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Biographies of World Famous Politicians - Text Only
Biograhy.com: Videos of Famous Political Figures
Political Leaders: A listing of the most famous political leaders with complete biographical information
The Time 100: Leaders and Revolutionaries: EXCELLENT! Biographical information and background information about the world's top 20 leaders and revolutionaries
Who2: Political Leaders: Listed alphabetically with links to biographies
World of Biography: Famous Political Figures: Facts and links to sites which contain more information
| Famous Scientists |
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Biographies of Notable Scientists
Biographies of World Famous Scientists - Text Only
The Time 100: Scientists and Thinkers: EXCELLENT! Biographical information and background information about the world's top 20 scientist and thinkers
Who2: Scientists: Listed alphabetically with links to biographies
Famous Scientists.net: A website devoted to famous scientists; The purpose here is to both enlighten and entertain.
Famous Scientists: A list with links to sites with more information about that scientist
Notable Female Scientists - Biographies
World of Biography: Famous Scientists: Facts and links to sites which contain more information
4000 Years of Women in Science: Alphabetical listing with a short description of the her contribution to science
| Famous Spiritual and Leaders |
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Spiritual and Religious Leaders: A listing of the most famous spiritual and religious leaders with complete biographical information
| Famous Sports Figures |
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A-Z Sports Biographies: A listing of famous sport figures with a short paragraph about his or her accomplishments
Biograhy.com: Videos of Famous Athletes
Biographies of World Famous Athletes - Text Only
Top 100 Athletes of the Century: Biographies and photos
World of Biography: Famous Sport Figures: Facts and links to sites which contain more information
| Sports Hall of Fame | |
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| Baseball | Motorsports |
| Basketball | Swimming |
| Boxing | Tennis |
| Football | U.S.A. Track and Field |
| Hockey | Volleyball |
| Famous Women |
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Famous Women Mathematicians: Alphabetical list with links to biographies and photo
National Women's Hall of Fame: Search by Last Name, or click on the alphabetical listings; biographies and photo
Notable African American Women: Find biographies, quotes, and other information on notable African American women in history
Notable Female Scientists - Biographies
Timeline of Women in Space: Historical Facts, photos
Women of the Century: 100 Years of American Heroes From Discovery Education; Women listed by categories and by decades
Women in History: Alphabetical listing with links to biographical information and photo
| Famous Literary Writers |
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African American Literature: Historical facts and links to writer's biographies
Biographies of World Famous Writers - Text Only
Famous African American Women Writers: Facts and Quotes from the writers
Time for Kids: Famous African Authors: Biographical Information, and excerpts from their writings
World of Biography: Famous Literary Authors: Facts and links to sites which contain more information
| Famous Historical Speeches |
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Famous Historical Speeches Text of the famous speech
History.com - Audio Clips: Listen to audio files of famous speeches
History.com - Video Clips: Watch video files of famous speeches
History Place: Great Speeches Collection: Historical background information; text of speech, and in audio clips
History and Politics Outloud: A SEARCHABLE archive of speeches given by famous Americans
Top 100 Speeches of the Twentieth Century: Text, photos, and audio and video clips
| American History Calendar |
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American History Calendar: A calendar site showing American history in a unique way: through a user-friendly web calendar. Birthdays of important people in American history and important events in American history can be viewed; interactive - browse through it and display details on a specific person or event. A printer friendly version of the calendar is also available.
| American History Museum |
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Smithsonian National Museum of American History:Discover history through objects, photographs, interactive timelines: Complete archived collections - excellent!
| History Search Engine |
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HistoryBuff: Search for resources and information about historical events, people, and places
| The History Channel |
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The History Channel: Each month the History Channel takes new explorations into the past and puts them on display for you, utilizing state-of-the-art interactive technology; listen to speeches drawn from the most famous broadcasts and recordings of the Twentieth Century. The History Channel Time Machine brings you to a different speech every day; trivia quiz; fact of the day; games
| U.S. History Images |
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U.S. History Images: What better way to learn about and appreciate the history of the United States than through viewing the illustrations of artists from the last century and a half! The images are all in the public domain and are free for anyone to use in any way after viewing the Terms of Use. This website is a work in progress and new images are always being added. Present topics for images include: Life in the Colonies, Colonial Patriots, Native Americans, Native American Culture, The Age of Exploration, and Explorers
| Educational American History Powerpoints |
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| Educational American History Videos |
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| Reference Sites to Help in Your Research |
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1upinfo.com: A free encyclopedia to use for researching topics - SEARCHABLE by keyword
American Memory Learning Page of the Library of Congress: Historical collections of photographs, documents, motion pictures, and sound recordings about American culture and history - SEARCHABLE by keyword
Encyclopedia Smithsonian: Encyclopedia Smithsonian features answers to frequently asked questions about the Smithsonian and links to Smithsonian resources from A to Z
Information Please: On-Line Dictionary; Encyclopedia; Almanac, and MORE
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