The Christian Catacombs
Learn more about the mysterious catacombs from The Cask of Amontillado. This Web site gives an online description of the history, construction, and artistic value of these burial vaults. Find out how the word's etymology ties into the Greco-Roman history of catacombs.

The Poe Decoder
Read the entry for "The Cask of Amontillado" found on this informative site. Do you agree that the story is more than "just a clever tale of revenge"? Write a short opinion paper explaining your views.