BBC - History
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/
"This site is dedicated to bringing history to life, for the casual browser and the total enthusiast.
Experience history through animations, games, movies and virtual tours, or delve into more than 450 feature articles by leading writers." --Another A-1 appealing site from the BBC |
British History Online
http://www.british-history.ac.uk/
A "digital library of text and information about people, places and businesses from the medieval and early modern period." Searchable, or browsable by type of history (administrative, ecclesiastical, local, London, and parliamentary), place, or source. The site includes items such as a 1550 map of London and House of Commons journals from the 16th and 17th centuries. From the University of London. |
British Pathe Limited
http://www.britishpathe.com/index.php
"Welcome to Version 3.2 of the world's first digital news archive. Now you are here you can preview items from the entire 3500 hour British Pathe Film Archive which covers news, sport, social history and entertainment from 1896 to 1970. You can also license higher resolution copies of the same items for Presentations, Web Publishing or Private Use. All content is free of charge for use by UK Maintained Schools in the classroom." |
Canada in the Making
http://www.canadiana.org/citm/
"This site is about the history of Canada through the words of the men and women who shaped the nation. Built around the Government Documents collection of the Early Canadiana Online collection, it integrates narrative text with links to primary source texts." Browsable by type of documents (such as lessons and maps) or by the themes of constitutional history, aboriginal treaties and relations, and pioneers and immigrants. Also includes a glossary. In English and French. |
Canadian Wartime Experience
http://www.umanitoba.ca/libraries/units/archives/canada_war/
"The differing roles played by Canadians during times of conflict, at home
and abroad, are featured in this website. The website provides access to a portion
of wartime-related textual records and photographs that have been selected from
larger collections within the holdings of the University of Manitoba Archives & Special
Collections and digitized for research purposes. ... You will also notice a link
below to our education website featuring student curriculum and teachers’ guides
for: Grades 4 and 6; Senior 1 and 3 (Grades 9 and 11). Material on this website
and the educational site may be used for personal, educational, and research
purposes." |
Chambers's Book of Days
http://www.library.wisc.edu/etext/BookofDays/BoDHome.html
"A Miscellany of Popular Antiquities in connection with the Calendar." Browse this electronic reprint of the original book (published in 1879) page by page, or select a date from a calendar to see who was born and died on that date and other significant events. From the University of Wisconsin-Madison Libraries. |
Conversations with History
http://globetrotter.berkeley.edu/conversations/
"In these lively and unedited video interviews, distinguished men and women from all over the world talk about their lives and their work. Guests include diplomats, statesmen, and soldiers; economists and political analysts; scientists and historians; writers and foreign correspondents; activists and artists. The interviews span the globe and include discussion of political, economic, military, legal, cultural, and social issues shaping our world. At the heart of each interview is a focus on individuals and ideas that make a difference. Harry Kreisler is executive producer and moderator of the series, which is produced at the Institute of International Studies at the University of California at Berkeley. ... Conversations with History includes over 360 interviews. Conversations with History is made possible by support from the Library of Congress and the National Science Foundation, ... [and many more]" |
Cuneiform Tablets
http://international.loc.gov/intldl/cuneihtml/
This site "presents clay tablets, cones, and brick fragments inscribed using the ancient pictographic writing system known as cuneiform from the Library of Congress' collections." Contents include "school tablets, accounting records, and commemorative inscriptions." Features 38 cuneiform tablets, along with links to related resources. Searchable; browsable by title and subject. From the African and Middle Eastern Division, Library of Congress. |
Dittrick Medical History Center
http://www.cwru.edu/artsci/dittrick/site2/
"The Dittrick Medical History Center is dedicated to the study of the medical past through a distinguished collection of rare books, museum artifacts, archives, and images. The Center originated as part of the Cleveland Medical Library Association (est. 1894) and today functions as an interdisciplinary study center within the College of Arts and Sciences of Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio." |
dMarie Time Capsule
http://dmarie.com/timecap/
"On This Day in History ... To begin [to create a time capsule], enter a date in the box above and click either: Quick Page - this button will automatically generate a Time Capsule page for you. - OR -
Advanced Page - this button will lead you through a "wizard" that allows you to select specific headlines, birthdays, songs, TV shows, toys, and books for the selected date. You can edit the information, or even add your own information to the final page! When you're through, you'll be presented with your own customized page that includes all the information you've chosen, plus typical consumer prices from that year, Academy Award winners that year, etc. We currently have data online for the years 1800 through 2002, although data for the years 1800 - 1875 is probably spotty. The latest headlines for 2003 may not yet be available, so you might need to type in your own." |
EHistory.com
http://www.ehistory.com/
Web site for history enthusiasts, students and educators -- maintained by Ohio State University's Department of History, eHistory is a portal to history divided by the following broad topics: Ancient, Middle Ages, Civil War, World War II, Vietnam War, Middle East, and World. For each section, there are articles and primary source documents, biographies, maps, timelines, and more. |
Electronic Documents in History
http://www.tntech.edu/history/edocs.html
Extensive collection of Internet resources for history (world and U.S.) from Department of History, Tennessee Technological University, Box 5064, Cookeville, TN 38505, 931) 372-3332, For more information, contact preagan@tntech.edu. |
Encyclopedia of World History: Ancient, Medieval and Modern
http://www.bartleby.com/67/
The good people at Bartleby.com have long prided themselves on providing a host of important works online for the benefit of those seeking online edification. One of the more recent volumes they have placed on their site is The Encyclopedia of World History, edited by Peter N. Stearns and 30 fellow historians. As the preface to this, the sixth edition, announces: "Simply put, this is a volume that has always intended to convey the key features of world history". This is no small order, and this edition represents a substantial revision from previous editions, as it also reflects the growing body of knowledge about the histories of regions outside of Western Europe and North America. The encyclopedia is complemented by a number of illustrative and informative maps, including ones that visualize India before the Muslim conquest and Italy in the 15th century. Users of the volume are welcome to use the search engine to find the information they so desire, or they may browse at their leisure. From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2004. |
EuroDocs: Online Sources for European History
http://eudocs.lib.byu.edu/index.php/Main_Page
Selected Transcriptions, Facsimiles and Translations (EuroDocs Creator: Richard
Hacken, European Studies Bibliographer,
Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, USA.) Mode of
access: Select country, browse documents. Typical results: pacts, charters,
travel writings, posters. Example: --A View of the present state of Ireland--
by Edmund Spenser (1596). |
EyeWitness to History
http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/
Your ringside seat to history - from the Ancient World to the present. History through the eyes of those who lived it, presented by Ibis Communications, Inc. a digital publisher of educational programming. |
Finding Sources -- History
http://www.dianahacker.com/resdoc/history/general.html
From Bedford/St. Martin's Press and Diana Hacker (editor of A Writer's Reference) comes this web guide to finding sources in history. Starting with Databases and Indexes, it also offers Web Resources and Reference Books. A guide to documenting sources is included. Overall a balanced approach to finding all types of sources in academic subject areas. (SEE General, World History, and Primary Sources) |
Frontline -- from Jesus to Christ - the First Christians
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/religion/
This FRONTLINE series is an intellectual and visual guide to the new and controversial historical evidence which challenges familiar assumptions about the life of Jesus and the epic rise of Christianity. |
Halifax Explosion
http://www.cbc.ca/halifaxexplosion/
December 6, 1917 dawned clear and sunny in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Before
darkness fell, more than a thousand people would die, with another thousand
to follow. Nine thousand more would be injured and maimed in the biggest man-made
explosion the world had ever seen. This website will take you through that
terrible day and the days that followed. It will show how the Halifax Explosion
and the hard lessons it taught affect our lives today. [I visited Halifax August
'04, and learned about this for the first time.] |
History Channel
http://www.historychannel.com/
Select a decade back to 1800 and search for information on events during that time period at this site. Read articles about historical events, find out about upcoming TV reports on the History Channel, and chat with other history buffs. Also features guides for history teachers. |
History Cooperative
http://www.historycooperative.org/
The History Cooperative is "a pioneering nonprofit humanities resource offering top-level online history scholarship. Besides full text, the site also contains collateral content, including multimedia elements that could not be reproduced in the print versions of some articles." Includes top historical journals like American Historical Review, Journal of American History, The History Teacher, and a dozen others. --Marylaine Block Neat New Stuff |
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/
Collections of public domain and copy-permitted historical texts presented cleanly (without advertising or excessive layout) for educational use. Editor, Paul Halsall, Fordham University. |
Intute History Directory
http://www.intute.ac.uk/artsandhumanities/history/
Search or browse the database of History resources which have been selected, evaluated and described by subject specialists. Our target audience is lecturers, researchers and students within UK higher and further education. |
Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire
http://www.pbs.org/empires/japan/
Companion site for PBS program (3 episodes) first aired in 2004. Site offers information, timeline, video previews, and educational resources. "Commanding shoguns and fierce samurai warriors, exotic geisha and exquisite artisans—all were part of a Japanese renaissance between the 16th and 19th centuries when Japan went from chaos and violence to a land of ritual refinement and peace. But stability came at a price: for nearly 250 years, Japan was a land closed to the Western world, ruled by the shogun under his absolute power and control. Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire brings to life the unknown story of a mysterious empire, its relationship with the West, and the forging of a nation that would emerge as one of the most important countries in the world." |
King Tut and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs
Exhibition
http://www.kingtut.org/
A companion website to an "exhibition of more than 130 treasures from the
tomb of the celebrated pharaoh Tutankhamun (King Tut), other Valley of the
Kings
tombs and additional ancient sites," which will tour the United States in
2005-2006. The site features a timeline, information about Thebes (modern
day Luxor, called the Valley of the Kings), King Tut, the discovery of his
tomb in 1922, and the alleged curse. Also includes a bibliography and selected
images. From National Geographic. |
Labyrinth: Resources for Medieval Studies
http://labyrinth.georgetown.edu/
Developed at Georgetown University, this site is a huge collection of resources about the Middle Ages and late antiquity, designed primarily for professors but useful for students as well. Browse topics, or search by category, subcategory and type of materials. |
Life in Elizabethan England - A Compendium of Common Knowledge
http://www.elizabethan.org/compendium/index.html
Information about Elizabethan England from a living history perspective. This "is
not a series of essays or articles, but rather bites of Elizabethan life. ...
It is primarily social history, not political or military." Also includes
links to related sites. Searchable. From a performer at Renaissance fairs. "More than 88 pages of insight into everyday life in Tudor England - food, occupations, games, pastimes, religion, fashion, manners, attitudes, and education in the time of Queen Elizabeth I and Shakespeare. A unique reference for writers, students, actors, re-enactors, and Renaissance enthusiasts, written by Maggie Secara and designed for the Web by Paula Kate Marmor. Download the Compendium
as a singleAdobe Acrobat file for printing." Link is from site of links: Renaissance: The
Elizabethan World. |
Liverpool Local History - BBC
http://www.bbc.co.uk/liverpool/localhistory/
Learn about the history and character of Liverpool, England, including its famous streets, docks, landmarks, famous people (such as the Beatles), the local Liverpudlian dialect (Scouse), and related topics. Includes a quiz, audio and video clips, photos, and more. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). |
MacroHistory: Prehistory to the 21st Century
http://fsmitha.com/index.html
Ancient World: Search this site or scan the major subcategories for information
about ancient history, philosophy, and religions, with an empahsis on historical
significance and events of the times. Many documents and other information
trace the religious philosophy from ancient times to later years. Easy to
navigate with maps, images, and testimonials about the information provided
here. --Kraynak, Best of the category |
Medieval Cookery
http://www.medievalcookery.com/
Recipes and resources for cooking dishes from the Middle Ages. Includes menus and photos, a period ingredients database, recommended books, a full-text search of medieval cookbooks, and related resources. Features recipes for meat and vegetable dishes, sauces, spice mixes, and desserts. From an enthusiast who has prepared medieval feasts for events. --LII |
Monarchies of Europe
http://www.btinternet.com/~allan_raymond/Monarchies_of_Europe.htm
Genealogical tables for European royalty, including royalty from Britain, Denmark, Sweden, Russia, Spain, France, Greece, and more. Also includes supplemental information on topics such as hemophilia and intermarriage in Queen Victoria's descendents, and links to related sites. From a European royalty genealogy enthusiast. |
Napoleon
http://www.napoleon-series.org/
"Acknowledging the extraordinary talents of the man who defined an age (1789-1821) and the remarkable men and women who peopled and shaped it, the Napoleon Series seeks to promote the continued, scholarly exploration of that age. The Napoleon Series is dedicated to the free exchange of ideas and information with good will, intellectual integrity, and respect for divergent perspectives, journeying in international fellowship to probe and illuminate the history of an era whose reverberations still echo today. Robert Burnham, Editor-in-Chief. The International Napoleonic Society (INS) is a primary sponsor of the Napoleon Series. This non-profit organization, established by Ben Weider, is an educational body whose goal is to promote the study of the Napoleonic Era in accordance with proper academic standards." Series is from Military History Press. |
Napoleon.org
http://www.napoleon.org/
The Fondation Napoléon is a registered charity committed to the encouragement of the study of and interest in the history of the First and Second Empires and the preservation of Napoleonic heritage. |
PBS - Egypt's Golden Empire
http://www.pbs.org/empires/egypt/
This site is a companion to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) series about Egypt's New Kingdom (1550-1212 B.C.). It features a timeline and information about pharaohs such as Ramesses II, Akhenaten, Tutankhamen, and Nefertiti. Also includes interactive features about ancient Egyptian life and hieroglyphic writing, and resources for teachers. |
RootsWeb.com Home Page
http://www.rootsweb.com/
RootsWeb.com is a thriving, free genealogy community on the web, providing a robust worldwide environment for learning, collaborating and sharing for the expert and novice alike. |
Sir Winston Churchill - The Churchill Centre
http://winstonchurchill.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1
"This is the Home Page of The Churchill Centre, Washington, D.C., and its allied organizations. The Centre was founded in 1968 to foster leadership, statesmanship, vision, courage and boldness among democratic and freedom-loving peoples worldwide, through the thoughts, words, works and deeds of Winston Spencer Churchill." Site offers Churchill Facts, Speeches & Quotations, Publications and Resources. |
Tudor England, 1485 to 1603
http://englishhistory.net/tudor.html
An enthusiast site kept up-to-date with Biographies, Portraits, Quizzes, Primary
and Secondary Sources, Media, and Search. Copyright Marilee Hanson, Saint Louis
University. |
Unveiling of Britain
http://www.collectbritain.co.uk/collections/unveiling/
This collection of hundreds of "maps and views traces the growing awareness of the form of British Isles and their place in the wider world during the years between 800 and 1600." Includes descriptive text, a zoom-in tool, and large-format options for each image. A part of the British Library Collect Britain project. |
V & A (Victoria & Albert) Museum Collections
http://www.vam.ac.uk/collections/index.html
"Search for over 20,000 works and over 26,000 images from the V&A collections, including ceramics, fashion, furniture, glass, metalwork, paintings, photographs, prints, sculpture, and textiles." There is no browsing feature, but if you leave the "search" form empty all of the images will come up in thumbnail form. From the Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum in London. (The V&A is the greatest museum of art and design, a world treasure house with collections of fabulous scope and diversity. The Museum holds over 3000 years worth of artefacts from many of the world's richest cultures.) |
Tudor England, 1485 to 1603
http://englishhistory.net/tudor.html
An enthusiast site kept up-to-date with Biographies, Portraits, Quizzes, Primary and Secondary Sources, Media, and Search. |
WhoWhatWhen - Interactive Historical Timelines
http://www.sbrowning.com/whowhatwhen/index.php
WhoWhatWhen is a database of people and events from 1000 A.D. to the present. Create graphic timelines of periods in history and of the lives of individuals. |
Women Who Ruled: Queens, Goddesses, Amazons 1500-1650
http://www.umma.umich.edu/view/ONLINE/women/splashpage/body.htm
From the University of Michigan Museum of Art, made possible by the Ford Motor Company. "In the Renaissance and Baroque periods unprecedented numbers of women came to rule European states and kingdoms. The unusual phenomenon of female rule prompted a creative outpouring of images of powerful women. This ambitious exhibition explores the visual representation of female power in the sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries through nearly 100 works of art - including paintings, prints, book illustrations, drawings, sculpture, and decorative arts objects - drawn from nearly 45 major collections around the globe as well as from the University of Michigan Museum of Art. The exhibition seeks to understand the historical context for these images, exploring how they would have been understood in their own day. Through the use of symbols and myths, references to the Bible, literature, and history, and through a variety of ways of presenting the female body, artists came up with new ways to approach the controversial subjects of gender, sexuality, and the intricacies of male and female power. The rich assortment of works in this exhibition are a feast for the eyes while at the same time offering thought-provoking insights into today's mass-media manipulation of the female image as women increasingly take the reins of power. Because of the contemporary resonance of this historical period, it is hoped that viewers will look with a fresh eye both at these Old Master images and at images of women in our own culture." Options for exploration: Information, Events, Curator's View, Catalogue, Virtual Tour, Inside Story, Real Stories, For Educators, Gallery Guide, Theme Semester.
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World History - HyperHistory
http://www.hyperhistory.com/online_n2/History_n2/a.html
Comprehensive guide to the last 3000 years of world history, this ever-growing tome attempts to provide a balanced view of history, covering not only wars and political events, but also scientific, cultural, and religious facets. A 116-chapter book by Frank A. Smitha provides a more cohesive view of world history. Innovative navigational tools make it easy to move through this Best of the Best site.--Kraynak, Best of the Internet |
World History Resources from Academic Info
http://www.academicinfo.net/hist.html
History Digital Library, Teaching History, History Reference Desk, Other World
History Links --and--Topical Histories. |
World Civilizations Student Resource Center
http://college.hmco.com/history/world/resources/students/index.html
Houghton Mifflin provides this resource with over 30 primary sources for reading and research (each with study questions); Web Links to quality sites exploring world history and civilizations; Geoquest with interactive maps (preview). | |