Featured Sites for 2008

Visible Proofs: Forensic Views of the Body     http://www.nlm.nih.gov/visibleproofs/index.html
The history of forensic medicine uses scientific methods to provide visible evidence to juries, judges and the public. Find examples of cases, individuals and technologies that have impacted the history of forensic medicine. In the media gallery, visitors can view video clips of an actual autopsy or see medical examiners at work. Technologies explore the key accomplishments in forensics including DNA and toxicology. Online activities and lesson plans introduce developments in forensic medicine, techniques and careers.

Afghanistan: The Harrison Forman Collection     http://www.uwm.edu/Library/digilib/afghan/
This website features a collection of 195 digital images of Afghanistan life taken by photographer Harrison Forman in 1969, several years before the civil unrest of the 1970's and 1980's, the Soviet invasion and the Taliban rule. These photographs portray the daily life of the Afghan people, the beauty of the land as well as historic sites, including the great Buddhas of Bamiyan, which were destroyed by the Taliban in 2001. The life and culture of Afghanistan in the 1960's is categorized into six major areas:

• Architecture
• History
• Land
• People
• Settlements
• Transportation

An interactive map is available and the website is browseable and searchable.

Van Gogh and the Colors of the Night    http://www.moma.org/exhibitions/2008/vangoghnight/
Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) was fascinated by night and twilight, as reflected by natural light and gaslight in both landscapes and interior scenes. The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) has created an exhibit of his nighttime and twilight paintings and drawings representing a cross section of the artist's career, including The Starry Night over the Rhône and The Starry Night. This online exhibit includes audio commentary as well as text for his sketches included in letters, paintings and drawings.  An interactive map allows access to information about Van Gogh's life and family. Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Reader are required.