Beowulf Resources
Posted in College Prep, High School, Middle School, Mythology, Public Domain, Reading, Western Civilization on April 2, 2012
Beowulf is our first great epic. It is an epitomized history of the life of the Teutonic races. It brings vividly before us our forefathers of pre-Alfredian eras, in their love of war, of sea, and of adventure. Reading the epic poem of Beowulf gives us a glimpse into the lives of our oldest English-speaking ancestors. Read More »
Directions for Collecting and Preserving Insects
Posted in College Prep, High School, Hobbies and Crafts, Nature Studies, Public Domain, Science on March 30, 2012
This is a very academic volume– probably intended for college professors. But high schoolers should be able to understand the content of this book. The book explains how to classify, catch, and preserve insects. There are also instructions on how to make collection boxes for various kinds of insects. Besides its obvious use for the Read More »
Bible Story Images
Posted in Bible, Culture, History, Public Domain on March 28, 2012
The folks over at La Vista Church of Christ have made available some great illustrations from old Bible story books. These images are all in the public domain and may be used for any purpose! The collection is arranged by book- but it is not too hard to find what you are looking for. Go Read More »
Open Clip Art
Posted in Creative Commons, Public Domain, Technology on March 27, 2012
Looking for clip-art for a specific project that you can use privately or commercially? Open Clipart states: This project aims to create an archive of clip art that can be used for free for any use. Almost all of the clipart on Open Clipart is user created. All of it is licensed under a public domain dedication. Read More »
Richard the 3rd
Posted in College Prep, High School, Middle School, Public Domain, Upper Elementary, Western Civilization on March 25, 2012
King Richard the Third, known commonly in history as Richard the Usurper, was perhaps as bad a man as the principle of hereditary sovereignty ever raised to the throne, or perhaps it should rather be said, as the principle of hereditary sovereignty ever made. Richard III only reigned for two years. But his rise to kingly Read More »
