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History Resources

 

General History

Anyday in History - Birthdates, historical events, holidays and religious observances.

The Avalon Project at Yale Law School - Documents in Law, History and Diplomacy.

Flags of the World - A site devoted to the study of the worlds flags. (vexillology)

The History Channel - "Where the Past Comes Alive" online includes "This Day in History".

History Net - Includes personalities, eyewitness accounts, historical travel and more.

In the First Person - An index to letters, diaries, oral histories, and personal narratives.

World War I - The Great War 1914-1918

World War II - Timeline of World War II from 1917-1945

American History [top]

American Civil War Home Page - Offers documents & records, biographies, photos, and reenactors information.

American Civil War: Resources on the Internet - An exhaustive survey of sites including troop life, museums, movies and fiction resources.

Douglass: Archives of American Public Address - Classic American oratory, searchable by speaker, title, chronology, or issue.

NativeWeb - "Resources for Indigenous Cultures Around the World".

Vietnam: Yesterday and Today - Research materials including film, as well as Vietnamese perspectives on the conflict.

Ancient History [top]

Ancient Rome - Chronological history of Ancient Rome.

Perseus Project Home Page - An overview of the world of the Ancient Greeks.

The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - Features descriptions, maps, and discussion.

European History [top]

Cybrary of the Holocaust - Research, images and witness statements.

EuroDocs - Primary historical documents fromWestern Europe.

The British Monarchy - Official website of "The Monarchy through the Ages".

The Labyrinth: WWW Medieval Studies - Includes King Arthur, medieval women's lives, and the Vikings.

African History [top]

African History & Studies - This university site contains links to many other universities that offer information on the subject of African studies, as well as links to scholarly journal information.

History for Kids - African History - Maintained by a history prfessor from Portland State University, this site contains information on African history, culture, science, religion, and much more! Great for kids.


Compiled by Pam Boynton

Page last updated: 10/04/06