Information about American life in the 20th century.
Entries contain descriptive summaries of the country in question, including demographic, historical, cultural, economic, religious, and political information.
A collection of reference materials and magazines for the core curriculum areas of Literature, History, Biographies, Science and Social Studies. Grades 5 - 12.
Internet Modern History SourcebookThe Internet History Sourcebooks are wonderful collections of public domain and copy-permitted historical texts for educational use by Paul Halsall. The site and its documents are well organized and the breadth of materials is impressive.
Background Notes are factual publications that contain information on all the countries of the world with which the United States has relations. They include facts on the country's land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy, and its relations with other countries and the United States.
Countries in Conflict DataA comprehensive database and resource guide to conflict-prone regions & countries
Country Studies/Area HandbooksOn-line versions of books previously published in hard copy by the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress under the Country Studies/Area Handbook Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Army. Because the original intent of the Series' sponsor was to focus primarily on lesser-known areas of the world or regions in which U.S. forces might be deployed, the series is not all-inclusive. At present, 102 countries and regions are covered.
Flags of All CountriesA website with the flags of all countries.
The World Factbook provides national-level information on countries, territories, and dependencies. The expanded Cross-Reference List of Geographic Names includes many of the world’s major geographic features as well as historic (former) names of countries and cities mentioned in The World Factbook. This website is the e-version of the printed Factbook, published by the CIA.
An on-line course supplement for students and teachers of the ancient andmedieval world. Chapters are built around eight "cultures": Near East, India, Egypt, China, Greece, Rome, Early Islam, and Medieval European. Contains a chronology, essays, images, and links to related sites. Glossary is linked to Argos project.
The Ancient Egypt Web SiteExplores "more than 3,000 years of Ancient Egyptian history, from the end of prehistory at around 3,000 BC to the closing of the last Egyptian temple in 535/537 AD." Contains a timeline; maps and photographs of monuments; information on Middle-Egyptian grammar and the royal titulary of the Egyptian Pharaohs; a browsable list of people, places, and things; a bibliography; and links. Created by a Belgian Egyptologist.
The Ancient Egyptian Culture ExhibitThis site provides a glimpse into ancient Egypt. Topics cover daily life, art, the military, architecture, hieroglyphs, religion, government, maps, history (including a timeline), and archaeology. Features a bibliography and related links. From the EMuseum at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
EgyptiansExplores ancient Egyptian history through articles, images, and interactive media. Articles include The Decipherment of Hieroglyphs and Careers for Women in Ancient Egypt. Features embalming and pyramid building games, a timeline (covering kingdoms, pharaohs, dynasties, and main events), and image galleries. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
Ancient GreeceAn informative and well illustrated guide to Ancient Greece, covering art and architecture, politics, 0lympics, geography, mythology, peoples, war, history, and other topics.
The Ancient Greek WorldVirtual gallery from the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology highlighting artifacts from everyday life in ancient Greece. "The artifacts you will see here tell a vivid story of life in ancient Greece. The text expands on this story, and together they create in detail an interpretation of how Greek art and material culture add to the written record and expand our understanding of daily life in ancient times.
The Ancient OlympicsThis site uses information from the Perseus Project, a digital library on ancient Greece to exhibit information about the ancient Olympics. It includes comparisons between ancient and modern sports, ancient artwork with themes relevant to the games, and information about Olympic athletes who were famous in ancient times.
Ancient Mesoamerican CivilizationThis is a broad site by the University of Minnesota Department of Anthropology that supplies information regarding Mesoamerican Civilizations. The primary groups addressed are the Maya, Mixtec, Zapotec, and Aztec site. Major topics include Writing Systems, Government, Religion, Mayan Calendar and more.
Roman Emperors (De Imperatoribus Romanis)Find biographical information on the rulers of ancient Rome. Included is a catalog with images of Roman coins that were issued with visages of the rulers and family members. There are also maps, including one for the city of Rome, topographical maps of selected portions of the ancient world, and of Europe dating from 1 A.D. through 1300 A.D. There is a battle index with a brief description and related maps. Stemmata (family trees) for many of the rulers are accessible through the Imperial Index.
Rome: From Republic to EmpireThis site includes brief information on a wide range of topics about Rome's history, culture, and civilization. Included are slavery, Roman nomenclature, government, clothing, social classes, Roman baths, gladiator games, chariot racing, and more. Images are also provided. Additionally, there are related print and Internet
Illustrated History of the Roman EmpireThis website offers a comprehensive history of the Roman Empire and contains interactive maps of Roman Italy, the Roman Empire and the City of Rome. Categories include: The Founding, The Kings, The Republic, Early Emperors, The Decline, The Collapse, Constantinople, Religion, Society and The Army.
Worlds Intertwined: The Etruscan WorldVirtual gallery from the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. The Etruscans were a great pre-Roman civilization in Italy, and the museum has a very fine collection of Etruscan artifacts.
This informative webstite contains news, chat rooms, forums, travel information, real-time weather information, maps and guides, information on sports and the economies of Africa.
African Culture OnlineThis joinable community holds a variety of forums and discussions on aspects of African culture. There are also blogs, photo galleries, and polls for the cultural enthusiast.
African Studies Center Country PagesThis site gives information about all the countries on the African continent. Information provided includes African Embassies & Diplomats, maps, National Holidays, U.S. State Department Travel Warnings, Consular Information Sheets, and other online resources about each country.
African Studies Internet Resources"An ongoing compilation of electronic bibliographic resources and research materials on Africa available on the global Internet, created under the purview of the African Studies Department of Columbia University Libraries."
Asian American Net is the first and the only web site whose mission is to serve all Asian American communities and to promote and strengthen cultural, educational, and commercial ties between Asia and North America. The site¹s primary feature is the collection of regional and country-specific materials available on the Internet. Each country on the Asian continent is listed under one of the five regional groups. Includes the address of the embassies for each nation, links to newspapers, Asian studies programs and centers, immigration resources, and Asian American organizations.
Korea + 50: No Longer Forgotten"This page is a joint project between the Harry S. Truman and Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Libraries developed to provide access to Korean War materials related to the two administrations occupying the White House during that period." Find exhibits, photographs, primary sources, timelines, documents, oral histories, and much more.
Vietnam: Yesterday and TodayThis is an excellent directory of Vietnam information. It provides annotated links to documents, articles, photographs, and diaries, as well as to most of the key Web projects available on the Internet. Most of the information is about the Vietnam War, but there is a good collection of links to information about Vietnam today and Vietnamese in America.
Covers all aspects of European social history from the Renaissance to the present.
Explores European history from 1450-1789, from the print revolution to the French Revolution.
A great resource for medieval research. Well organized in various topical and geographical categories. A must stop for a research project.
NetSERF: The Internet Connection for Medieval ResourcesOver 1,600 Web sites on the Middle Ages are categorized by subject (archaeology, architecture, art, Arthuriana, civilizations, culture, drama, history, law, literature, music, people, philosophy, religion, science and technology, and women). The Research Center links include archives, libraries, articles and papers, associations, organizations, societies, bibliographies, and conferences and seminars. Other points of interest are top medieval sites, news, and a hypertext glossary. Searchable.
Medieval EuropeA plain text overview of this period of European history, including The Dark Ages, covering late antiquity; The Carolingian Era, providing information about the period under Charlemagne; The Tenth Century, with the role of the Moors and the Vikings; and The Development of the Papacy. Additionally, William the Conqueror contains a history of England; and there is a history of The First Crusade, Medieval Society, The Black Death, and the Avignonese Papacy. There are pronunciation sounds files for some words used (AU format). From Boise State University.
The End of Europe's Middle AgesA tutorial "designed to assist those students engaged in Renaissance, Reformation and Early Modern studies who lack a background in medieval European history," particularly the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries. From The University of Calgary.
Renaissance: What Inspired This Age of Balance and Order?This attractive site describes aspects of the European Renaissance including its origins in the Middle Ages, the rise of navigation and trade, development of the printing press, arts, and the Renaissance in Florence Italy. From Annenberg/CPB Projects Learner Online site.
Brief, high-quality directory of Web resources related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. From librarian Warren Netz of Peninsula Library System, California.
Middle East Research and Information ProjectMERIP is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that provides news and analysis about the contemporary Middle East. The site contains articles from the Middle East Report and its online companion dating back to 2000, browsable by topic (including Afghanistan and Pakistan, Iraq, Israel, Kurds, Oil and Economics, and U.S. Policy). Also features a chronology of Palestinian-Israeli relations, and "Palestine, Israel and the Arab-Israeli Conflict: A Primer." Searchable.
The Gulf War (PBS)Site explores the war through case studies, images, sound files and more
This resource provides access the culture, history, and people of more than 500 Native American Nations through primary source documents, maps and charts, and images. Grades 5 and up.
This is a broad site by the University of Minnesota Department of Anthropology that supplies information regarding Mesoamerican Civilizations. The primary groups addressed are the Maya, Mixtec, Zapotec, and Aztec site. Major topics include Writing Systems, Government, Religion, Mayan Calendar and more.
A comprehensive site covering the popular culture, high politics, and battlefield minutiae surrounding the Great War. Maps, pictures, text, and sounds of the conflict are presented thematically. An excellent reference library is offered, as well as a search facility and site map.
This site offers many primary sources, maps, photos, links, and other resources regarding the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. Topics include: Pre-War Intelligence, The Politics, An Exclusion Poster, The Camps, Memories, Shootings, Disillusionment, Timeline, Glossary, and Gallery. Content has not been updated since 2001, but site continues to be maintained.
The World at WarThe World at War, History of WW 1939 - 1945 is probably one of the best military history web sites of WWII. Its goal is to be as complete as possible about the history of WW 1939-1945 and serves as a well organized gateway to numerous sources. Information and links are organized around a timeline of events. The authors also provide a discussion forum, message board, and a mailing list and the site can be searched by keyword.
