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Electronic databases
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Academic Search Complete Includes more than more than 5,300 full-text journals and magazines on a wide variety of topics. A useful starting point for most subjects.
Encyclopaedia Britannica - The fulltext of the classic encyclopedia with multimedia videos and well written articles geared for students of all ages.
History Reference Center - A good source for historical topics for all ages but especially students. Includes full-text encyclopedia and journal articles, primary documents, images and even video.
Kids Search - Designed especially for students in Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Research Library at ProQuest - Articles from popular magazines and academic journals.
SIRS Discoverer with WebFind - Articles for elementary and middle school students. Includes country information, history and culture.

Web Sites
Due to the sheer number of web sites referencing the seven wonders, the resources listed below are those that contain significantly relevant information and unique features that may aid research or be of interest.

THE MONUMENTS
Howard Hillman Seven Wonders of the World - Traveler Howard Hillman’s perspective of the monuments as a visitor to the sites. Along with factoids on each monument, Hillman presents a list of “flaws” in the canon itself.
Internet Public Library – Seven Wonders of the World - A page from IPL’s Frequently Asked Reference Questions features several seven wonders lists with links to other seven wonders sites.
Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - Created in 1995, this site contains information including the history of the canon, information on each monument, references, related links, a geographic map and FAQs.
NOVA Online – Seven Wonders: Get Clued In - A subsection of Nova (PBS series) episode “Treasures on the Sunken City.” Features a quiz on naming the monuments using Science, Geography and History clues.
The Unmuseum – Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - A “Time Traveller Tour” of the monuments. Artist renderings can be seen in 3D with special glasses.
Wikipedia – Seven Wonders of the World - Although not a definitive source , Wikipedia, a collaborative encyclopedia provides a useful introduction to many topics. We suggest using it with caution and items listed as fact should be verified in other reputable sources. The Wikipedia entry includes the new Seven Wonders of the world lists compiled by USA Today and ABC’s Good Morning America in November 2006 and the New Open World Corporation in July 2007.

COLOSSUS OF RHODES AKA HELIOS OF RHODES
The Colossus of Rhodes - From Amazeingart.com. Article contains history leading up to the monument’s construction.
RhodesGuide.com - History of the monument from the Rhodes, Greece travel guide.
The Search for the Colossus of Rhodes - Present day pictures of the harbor where the monument once stood.

GREAT PYRAMID OF GIZA AKA Great Pyramid of Khufu (CHEOPS)Great Pyramid of Giza Research Association - The world’s largest research association and leading web site for information on the Great Pyramid of Giza”. Features include general and research articles and message board.
Mystic Places – The Great Pyramid - From World-Mysteries.com. Detailed geographic, geologic and geometric information on the monument. Included satellite images.
NOVA Online – Pyramids : The Inside Story - Companion web site of the NOVA (PBS series) episode “This Old Pyramid.” Explore the pyramids through Quicktime movies, cross sections of pyramids, history of Giza and exploration efforts, maps and episode transcript.
Pyramids of Giza - From Crystalinks Metaphysical and Science website. Detailed schematics, statistics and maps of the monument, as well as information on the other two pyramids in the Giza pyramid complex. Also, links to pyramid structures around the world.
The Search for Ancient Egypt - From Wynkyn’s World. Present day picture of the monument and a passageway to the burial chamber.

HANGING GARDENS OF BABYLON
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon - Short research paper by Susan Barry. Cites discovery of evidence proving the monument’s existence.
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon - From Social Studies for Kids. Explores evidence that suggests the existence of the monument.
WorldWander to the WorldWonders - From Worldwander.com. Computer generated artist conception of the monument.

LIGHTHOUSE AT ALEXANDRIA AKA PHAROS LIGHTHOUSE
Feature Story – Pharos Lighthouse of Alexandria - Detailed history of the monument, with links to related historical figures and places.
NOVA Online – Treasures of the Sunken City - Companion web site of the NOVA (PBS series) episode “Treasures of the Sunken City,” which chronicles the underwater discovery of the monument. Features maps, an interview with archaeologist Jean Yves Empereur who found the monument, video clips from the episode and transcript of the episode.
Underwater Archaeological Investigations of the Ancient Pharos - From Unesco.org. Paper by archaeologist Jean Yves Empereur detailing the exploration and excavation of the monument site.

MAUSOLEUM AT HALICARNASSUS AKA MAUSOLEUM OF MAUSSOLLOS
Bill Thayer’s Web Site - E-text of 1908 article “The Tomb of Mausolus” by W.R. Lathaby
Livius Picture Archive – The Mausoleum of Halicarnassus - Pictures of artifacts from the monument.
Mausoleum of Halicarnassus - From Bodrumpages.com. Collection of articles on the monument and related historical figures. Mausoleum of Maussollos.

STATUE OF ZEUS AT OLYMPIA
The Colossal Zeus Statue of Pheidias - Descriptions of the monument, chiefly by Pausanias, with pictures of artifacts and an archaeological excavation.
Search for Olympia - From Wynkyn’s’ World. A picture of the site and remains of the monument.
The Statue of Zeus at Olympia - From Amazeingat.com. History and description of the monument. Includes maze art of the monument based on artists’ reconstructions.
A Wonder to Behold : The Statue of Olympian Zeus - A paper by a Tufts University student outlining the history of the monument with sources listed.

TEMPLE OF ARTEMIS AT EPHESUS
Bill Thayer’s Web Site - E-text of 1908 article “Diana’s Temple at Ephesus” by W.R. Lathaby.
Temple of Artemis, Ephesus - From Sacred Destinations Travel Guide. Mythology of Artemis, history and description of the monument with pictures of artifacts and remains.
Myth Man's Homework Help Center : Artemis - Mythology of Artemis and brief history of the monument.

MAPS AND VISUAL TOOLS
Ancient Wonders of the World - Maps locations of the monuments using Google Maps. Options for map, satellite image and hybrid image, also plots directions from anywhere in the world to monument locations.

Compiled by Stephen Hart
A project submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Library and Information Science, The Florida State University, College of Information, December 3, 2006; Last updated July 12, 2007.