Theban Mapping Project: Discover each tomb in the Valley of the Kings. Investigate a database of information about each tomb and view a compilation of nearly 2,000 images.
Enrique's Story: An LA Times in depth report on a Honduran boy's attempts to travel to the United States to find his mother. The LA Times kept a reporter and a photographer on the story for around six months to produce this six chapter story backed by a wealth of pictures and information.
British Pathe Films: Thousands of film clips from the now defunct British Pathe newsreel production company.
Atom Films: Five years ago short filmakers had no venue for their work. Now they have a screen on the internet and they are producing hundreds of films every month. Take an evening to watch some short films at Atom Films, where you'll find the most popular films float to the top. You won't be disappointed.
The Last Real Cowboys: An outstanding short (12 mins) movie starring Billy Bob Thornton. Two of the West's toughest characters face their greatest threat, their inner child. Thornton has wonderful lines: "you were born in the saddle. You'll die with your boots on." Beautifully filmed, wonderful pacing, a clean script. Well worth all twelve minutes of your day.
The Harvard Film Archive: If you're around Boston and like movies, don't miss the Harvard Film Archive.
The First World War: History of the First World War.
Democracy in America: Complete text and notes of Alexis DeTocqueville's 1831-2 trip.
Who is that with Jeremy?: Jeremy's dad took this photogenic toddler with him to meet politicians and celebrities, mostly in New York. This is not a well put together site, but it's fun and funny and shows what a dad can do with a little time, imagination and a digital camera. Jeremy meets Bill Clinton, Mayor Giuliani, Madonna and a host of others, and has something to say about all of them.
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