http://dca.lib.tufts.edu/features/murrow/exhibit/index.html

Edward R. Murrow is widely regarded as one of the most important American journalists of the 20th century, and his work continues to inspire new generations entering the field. The Morrow Center at Tufts University has created this online exhibit that contains a detailed timeline of his life, and is accompanied by magazine covers, personal correspondence, and other historical items. Visitors can make their way through his "Professional Timeline", which is divided into sections that tell of Morrow's time as a student at the Washington State College (now University), CBS, and the United States Information Agency (USIA). On the left-hand side of the homepage, visitors can learn about Murrow's wife, Janet Brewster Murrow, and her own career as a journalist. For those looking to do more research on Murrow, the site also offers a collection guide to the Murrow materials held by Tufts University. [KMG]

http://www.vam.ac.uk/collections/periods_styles/medieval/index.html

Between their triptychs and impressive prints, the Victoria and Albert Museum's Medieval & Renaissance collection covers a broad range of artistic traditions and human history. First-time visitors will want to start with the "Features" section. Here they can view interactive online exhibits that deal with Leonardo da Vinci and the famed Raphael Cartoons, which were commissioned by Pope Leo X. In the "Objects" area, visitors can learn about individual objects in their holdings, including the Choirscreen from the Cathedral of St. John in 's-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands. Their weblog, "Past, Present and Future" is a real find, as it contains posts on upcoming medieval exhibitions, touring exhibitions, conservation efforts, and curatorship. The "Conservation Case Studies" offer details on the conservation work on objects like the façade of Sir Paul Pindar's home (a part of a London timber-framed house that predates the Great Fire of 1666) and an altarpiece from 1428. [KMG]

http://www.greenhomeguide.com/

Everything is going "green" these days, and more and more builders and homeowners are actively seeking to incorporate energy efficiency elements into their residences. The U.S. Building Council has sponsored this site to provide expert know-how on how to create green information regarding countertops, bathrooms, landscaping, stone & tile coverings, and flooring. First-time visitors can get a sense of the site's mission by looking through some of the recent "Ask A Pro" questions. This section provides interested parties with the opportunity for concerned parties to ask experts questions such as "How much will it cost to install solar panels on my 2000 sq. ft. home in San Francisco?". In the "Know-How" area, visitors can browse over sections that include "Furniture" and "Kitchens" to learn how to choose low-toxicity finishes, energy-efficient appliances, and durable surfaces. Finally, visitors can also use the "Search for a Green Pro" feature to look for a professional in their area who adheres to such methods and principles. [KMG]

http://www.ringling.org/

Not too long ago in American history, the name "Ringling" was one that would have fascinated and excited small children in just about every town in the United States. The Ringling Brothers Circus was the stuff of fantasy for many in dusty hamlets and bustling metropolises from Bangor to Bend. John Ringling was one of the fabled five Ringling Brothers, and throughout his life he maintained an interest in art. Upon his death in 1936, he willed his entire mansion in Sarasota (along with all of his art) to the state of Florida. The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is a lovely institution, and visitors to the website can learn about their various exhibitions and take a few virtual tours. Visitors can go to the "Collections Online" area to see themed collections of circus posters, historic circus photos, decorative arts, and photographs. The site also offers access to their provenance project, and their in-house publication "The Ringling Quarterly". [KMG]

http://www.und.nodak.edu/dept/library/digital/davies.html

Born on a farm in Ontario, William Preston Davies came to the plains of North Dakota at the age of 20. In his early 30s, he began a long career as a journalist, and worked as an editor and writer at the Northwest News, the Grand Forks Plaindealer, and the Grand Forks Herald. In 1930, Davies began writing a daily column called "That Reminds Me". This digital collection from the University of North Dakota's Chester Fritz Library gives users access to his daily insights and observations on North Dakota life. The first column available here dates from April 1930 and the last one is from September 1943. There is nary a subject that Davies doesn't cover, as he winds his way through topics like farm policy, local wit and lore, and Charlie Chaplin. [KMG]

http://www.floridamemory.com/collections/broadsides/

The State Archives of Florida offers a peek into their online collection of ephemera from the last 200 years that includes broadsides, advertisements, announcements, political cartoons, and campaign posters. Although the archives has more than 200 pieces of ephemera digitized, that is a small fraction of what they have in their entire collection. The text of each piece is typed out below the image, which in some cases is the only way to read the fine print, as a zoom feature is not available. Broadsides were a form of communication used before radio, television, and the Internet, and conveyed news or information for immediate consumption. They were placed in highly trafficked areas, such as town halls, churches, and street corners. To start browsing the broadsides by subject, check out the 15 topics to browse by, on the left side of the page. Some of the topics include "Social Life and Customs", "Land Sales and Development", "Horses", and "Military and Veterans". For those visitors who prefer to browse the collection by title, they can click "Browse by Title", which is below the listed subject categories. [KMG]

http://www.pbs.org/art21/

Art 21 refers to itself as the "biennial of television" because a new season of four 1-hour, thematic programs premieres on PBS every two years. One of the most impressive things about this website is the designers' prescience - re-formatting may have been done, but older content appears harmoniously alongside newer material. The fourth and most recent season highlights the themes "Romance", "Protest", "Ecology", and "Paradox". "Protest" examines the ways in which four artists use their work to picture war, express outrage, and empathize with the suffering of others. While "Romance" features artists whose works pose questions about the role of emotion, regret, fantasy, and nostalgia in contemporary art. Back on the homepage, visitors can easily find artists from earlier seasons, such as Barry McGee, featured in Season 1, wondering what young graffiti artists might think of his graffiti-inspired work. [DS]