http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:57:00 PDT Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:57:00 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=88304 Pedagogical activities on a wide variety of topics in French civilization.Modules including audio, video interviews with native speakers, exercises, dialogues and many external links. Authentic presentation of culture through photographs. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=87784 This website has been produced by the Smithsonian Institution to highlight a major new exhibit on Viking exploration of the North Atlantic prepared for the millenary commemoration of Lief Eriksson’s Vinland landing. But it provides a broad overview of the Vikings and their great expansion across northen Europe and the Atlantic during the 9th and 10th centuries with an eye toward revising the common perception of Vikings as barbarian despoilers. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=75950 Presentation of aspects of everyday life in Germany, such as persons, places, institutions, etc. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=78329 The Walled Town of Carcassonne is in French but the site will soon have English and Italian versions. The Middle Ages in Myth and Reality is in English, French, Spanish, and German with links to Barcelona, Turin, and the Rhine with documentation distinguishing between the fact and fiction of the Middle Ages. The Carcassonne site details the history of southwestern France which was devastated at the time of the Crusades for alleged heresies against the Roman Catholic Church. There are good bibliographies and brief biographies on leading figures of the era. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=90367 Exploring "Thomas Jefferson, his slave and mistress Sally Hemings, their descendants, and the mysterious power of race," the site offers sections such as View the Jefferson-Hemings story, Is It True?, The Jefferson Enigma, The Slaves' Story, Mixed Race America, quiz, chronology, teacher's guide, tapes and transcripts, and more. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=77296 A sophisticated web site on the history and impact of the Mongols. Separate pages deal with such topics as the nature of nomadic life, key figures, the Mongol Conquests, and the impact of the Mongols on China and the world. An image gallery and set of historical maps as well as other class materials and readings add to the value of the site. That one of the leading experts on the Mongols, Morris Rosabe, was a consultant gives the site much creditability. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=77297 A well done general site on one of traditional China's major epochs, the Song dynasty era. This site covers the economic and social history of the period with special attention to the commercial developments of the time and the rise of the Mandarin elite. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=78334 The official web site for the Chateau of Versailles offers information about the history of Versailles in addition to tours and public events. The site has an interactive map which enables the user to tour the exterior and interior of Versailles and the Trianons. Biographies are offered of the major figures associated with Versailles. Major works of art at Versailles are singled out for more detailed explanations. There are panorama tours of the Hall of Mirroirs and the King's Bedchamber. Educational materials for teachers and students are offered but they are only in French. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=90757 This interactive site provides an introduction to Egyptian death rituals including how a mummy is made. Other features include resources, teaching material, and related web sites. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=88188 A weekly selection of topical features from BBC Mundo with links to notes for language learners and complemented with audio files.The site is ideal for intermediate level proficiencies or higher. It is a great site for enhancing vocabulary and expressions around themes dealing with factual information.