Grand Prize Winners - late 1997-98

Britannia

Britannia presents the best history site on the Internet, and varied other resources for the arts, travel, journalism, etc. I normally would not include sites maintained by major publications (which I'd see as generally unfair competition to the rest of us!), but this is one my readers must not miss. Simply outstanding!

Ship of Fools

Brilliant, hilarious, and top-notch reporting makes this journal of Christian unrest a total delight. The parts you'll be tempted to believe are satire are all the more uproarious for being true. Ship of Fools continues a tradition of tapping-one's-forehead at unlikely stories that dates to the days when the apostle Philip asked 'can anything good comes out of Nazareth?' - a must see!

Luminarium

This exquisitely designed site presents medieval and renaissance material (including detailed literary information) in a delightful style. The Luminarium will be of special value to students; for example, the literature sections provide not only texts and online resources, but information about the lives of the authors, pictures, and more.

TV Party

Irreverent, nostalgic, and refreshingly honest multimedia site, which deals with US television from the 1950s through the 1970s. Unlike many "TV" sites, which tend to consist of a photo or two and an episode summary, TV Party has varied categories which will often surprise and as frequently stimulate the interest of anyone who remembers, or wishes he remembered, the time when television was allowed to be a source of shear entertainment. (Today, the kids may be permitted to admit to watching an educational programme during their brief breaks from "mommy and me aeorbics", but entertainment is a deplorable pastime!)

Brilliant! - and the first grand prize winner for 1998. Beethoven Online presents not only high-quality musical selections but biographical and historical information, details about the works, and explanations of musical forms. It is a musicologist's delight ... take it from one who knows.

Martin's Dreams

Martin Raskovsky, distinguished for his contributions to the field of information technology, reveals an outstanding talent for art, poetry, and essays - with an effect that, indeed, brings dreams to mind. Original text is presented in English, French, and Spanish, yet the images are even more breathtaking. (To meet my "safe surf" rating requirements, I shall add that Dr Raskovsky features nudes in his work, as did Michelangelo, but not in depictions that could possibly offend anyone.)

Peggy Lutz Plus

Navigator Technologies
- CTI Select Dealer for Applied Voice Technology

The Schizophrenia Home Page

Comprehensive site with many detailed resources.

Excellent graphics design and rich humour await you here. Borrowing the authoress's words: "The Pharmacy was designed and created by fine artist Ann Stretton, a featured MetaTools Spotlight Artist, and is a virtual art gallery of Ann-aesthetics and Ann-imation. It features Ann-imated Kaleidoscopes, Laser Lights, Lava Lamps and Magic Carpet Rides. The Annie Warhol Gallery (get your own face Warholized by Ann!), Fractal Fonts, and The Vortex Gallery are a few of the many non-animated galleries as well. There is also The GIFShop--a place to get free souvenirs. As well as being a treasure of visual delights and graphics, the Pharmacy also offers a look at the personal side of Ann, her oft-described biting wit, her essays about art, politics, and her many animals."

The Internet Renaissance Band

This excellent treasury of medieval and renaissance MIDI music is the work of Curtis Clark. I am pleased to recognise a site that is not only original but which will introduce many of the WWW community to the delights of early music. (Of course, Gloriana is happy to note that compositions by Henry VIII are amongst those included!)

Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark

This site is extremely valuable and comprehensive - and, unlike many of its kind, attractively presented. Among its offerings are the treatment of political and social issues, pastoral letters (with links for further research), articles, descriptions of ministries, history, a directory of their 238 parishes, and details of the visit of Pope John Paul II in 1995 (including a photo gallery). It is a model for religious sites.

The Victorian Web

This site is a scholar's delight, with extensive information not only about cultural, literary, religious, historical, and social aspects of the Victorian Era in general, but separate sections about many prominent individuals of the period. I visit it time and again. Don't miss this extraordinary site.

Laura's MIDI Heaven

This beautifully designed site has a collection of over 6,000 MIDI files, organised according to category. (For example, those who love show tunes can click the name of a show to find what music Laura has available.) Fun, extensive, and superbly indexed, this site will delight any MIDI fan.

Literary Works of Sanderson Beck

Bring both an open and a keen mind to this extraordinary site, which I have yet to see equalled for content. Philosopher Sanderson Beck shares extensive writings dealing with world peace, history, spiritual philosophy, and many more topics than I can begin to mention here. This site is a scholar's dream - absolutely outstanding.

Williamsholler

Tommy and Judith have undoubtedly created the most romantic space on the web. Their newly redesigned site is breathtaking. Amongst the offerings are original backgrounds and graphics (linkware), original MIDI files, poetry, and texts that are a lovely illustration of a couple's and family's love.

The Libyrinth

The Libyrinth, a site devoted to Umberto Eco and his writings, is a superb example of literary research and presentation. The writing and interpretation here is brilliant.

Lady Jen's Page - The Writer's First Stop

During my extensive career in surfing the Web, I have rarely found a site more useful for writers and those who are interested in the Middle Ages. Lady Jen's page will delight the scholar, or anyone who is interested in new and intriguing information. She also provides valuable resources for creating Web pages.

Romanae Antiquae

Meet the women of ancient Rome - caput mundi! (You don't know Latin? Well, today the caput mundi is Brussels.) This intriguing site will delight anyone with a love for the ancient world - and has an original and fascinating perspective.

Avalon - Arthurian Heaven

Both the scholar and those who are merely intrigued by the Arthurian legends will find much of value here!

Previous Grand Prize Winners
1997 Winners for Content and Design - separate page
1998 Winners - other than grand prizes
1996 Winners

Students

delphE's dwelling

This "cluttered" spot, as Delph describes her place in cyberspace, is an enjoyable interlude from the perspective of one who loves France and studying abroad. At first glance, it appears to be a page of links - but many are links to her own work.

The youthful Jason Geodsey provides us with this enjoyable, interesting geography site, dealing (of course) with the Germanic countries.

Lady Guinevere's Dreams Page

Ingvild presents an interesting look at dreams and their meaning, and very well designed, original graphics. The Lady Guinevere is a founding member of the Maidens of the Heart, a branch of Ladies of the Heart for those in their first youth. (I love that romantic term for the young. I am in my fifth youth, I believe.)

ThE MoSt WoNderFul SiTe on EaRtH!"

(Laura is 17 ... at that age, to name one's page in this manner is a sign of enthusiasm...) Fun site with lots of music, angels, aliens, and pondering the ins and outs of life.

Meghan's Home Page

Creative and fun. My favourite part was her adventures with driving!

The Official Wicked Hair Dyeing Page

This enormously fun site is maintained by a brother and sister who are students at Stamford. They obviously are having a marvellous time with this "hobby", and offer their personal reviews of various hair colour products. Panic Manic may be a little adventurous for us baby boomers, but there are reviews suited to us as well.

Just Ask Cool Chick!

Entertaining look at the world of a fun-loving 17-year-old "chick" - whose main "advice" is to have a good time. (I'd consider that a wise course for any of us.) It's a fun site.

Alexandra's Home on the Net!

The "Angelic Devil" invites us to 27 pages of exploring "the world through the eyes of a ten year old." It will be a rich experience, I guarantee. Alexandra, the youngest of the winners of the class act award, has much to teach some of us about content rich sites. (And, like myself, she is a citizen of the world.) This treasure is from Malaysia, and includes information about the history and culture of various countries.

Cyber Megatropolis

Fun, cool site with lots of "stops" for young people.

Lars Siefke's elektronische Heimat

Nicely designed site with personal, news, arts, and Zero Lemon sections (in German).

Andy's Home Page

No glamour here - this is a spot for the scientist, not the artist. Interesting hypertextual essay and a better-than-average jokes page. Andy Hayes is a math whiz and a student of computer science at Purdue University.

Stephan Wiehr

This fellow GeoCities Parisian, though his site remains under construction, offers us excellent resources about AIDS/HIV - as well as some beautiful pictures and links to cultural sites.

Rex - King of the Web

Much as I hate to admit this...this one is far from being a class act at this point, and consists mainly of links...But it's my 8-year-old nephew's site, so stop in and say hello!

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