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The Great Relativity Show
Lovely video presentation of Einstein's ideas; a fabulous way to learn about special relativity. Needs Quicktime
Relativity Tutorial
An illustrated introductory guide to relativity covering a wide range of topics. You may need to scroll down a way to find what you want but simply set out.
Albert Einstein a man in Spacetime
A very detailed site on the works of Albert Einstein including a detailed biography of his life and all aspects of his theory of relativity.
Velocity Raptor in the Lair of Relativity
An interactive flash simulation of special relativity. Your character moves near the speed of light, and you get to see all the strange effects that happen. Abstract physics in a hands-on format.
String theory: From Newton to Einstein and beyond
A good introduction to string theory, with a brief history of how physicists have attempted to find a 'theory of everything'.
Gravity Probe B: the Relativity Mission
Study material on gravity and relativity based on this mission - including detailed lesson plans and downloadable information sheets
Special Relativity Animations
This is an archive of Special Relativity Quicktime animations at the Australian National University
History of Quantum Theory
Chapter from a 1959 book by Werner Heisenberg. Sketches the history of the development of quantum theory starting from black body theory.
Why String Theory?
If you're confused by string theory check out this site. A good site explaining string theory.
Simplifying string theory
Clifford Johnson, a USC College Physics and Astronomy professor explains string theory in this 5 minute video.