Literature of Suspense
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Strange Science: The Rocky Road to Modern Paleontology and Biology. Explores the "weird ideas" of paleontologists and biologists during the evolution of "the knowledge we take for granted today." Contains a gallery of information and images of mistaken dinosaurs, dragons, mammals, sea monsters, hominids, fossils, and monsters; frauds; a timeline of events; and profiles of related scientists, artists, and collectors (including women in paleontology - see the biographies section).
Knighthood and Orders of Chivalry
Devoted to "knights and knighthood, as well as the related concept of order of knighthood, both in its original form as a medieval institution, and its modern form as an award of merit." Contains information on women and knighthood in the middle ages, the orders of chivalry, and the legitimacy of orders. From Heraldica.
The Holy Grail
Presents interpretations of the Holy Grail by poets, writers, and artists. Provides the text of works such as Tennyson's "Sir Galahad," James Russell Lowell's "The Vision of Sir Launfal," and Jessie Weston's "Knights of King Arthur's Court." Also includes images by artists such as William Ernest Chapman, William Russell Flint, and Franz Stassen. Part of the Camelot Project of the University of Rochester.
The Knights Templar
Articles on Templar history, mysteries and myths, the Crusades, the Holy Grail, masonic Templar regalia, whether the Templars had the Ark of the Covenant, Freemasonry, modern orders, and many other topics, plus a discussion board and book reviews.
Cryptozoology:
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EBSCO - Select Points of View for good information on your topics.
Troy Public Library - Issues and Controversies and Opposing Viewpoints (under the heading Homework Help) are very good databases for social issues. You will need a TPL barcode to log in.
Strange Science: The Rocky Road to Modern Paleontology and Biology. Explores the "weird ideas" of paleontologists and biologists during the evolution of "the knowledge we take for granted today." Contains a gallery of information and images of mistaken dinosaurs, dragons, mammals, sea monsters, hominids, fossils, and monsters; frauds; a timeline of events; and profiles of related scientists, artists, and collectors (including women in paleontology - see the biographies section).
Knighthood and Orders of Chivalry
Devoted to "knights and knighthood, as well as the related concept of order of knighthood, both in its original form as a medieval institution, and its modern form as an award of merit." Contains information on women and knighthood in the middle ages, the orders of chivalry, and the legitimacy of orders. From Heraldica.
The Holy Grail
Presents interpretations of the Holy Grail by poets, writers, and artists. Provides the text of works such as Tennyson's "Sir Galahad," James Russell Lowell's "The Vision of Sir Launfal," and Jessie Weston's "Knights of King Arthur's Court." Also includes images by artists such as William Ernest Chapman, William Russell Flint, and Franz Stassen. Part of the Camelot Project of the University of Rochester.
The Knights Templar
Articles on Templar history, mysteries and myths, the Crusades, the Holy Grail, masonic Templar regalia, whether the Templars had the Ark of the Covenant, Freemasonry, modern orders, and many other topics, plus a discussion board and book reviews.
Cryptozoology:
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About.Com: Cryptozoology
Citation Site:
KnightCite