History/Humanities Resources

History General Sites

HistoryNet:   A collection of articles from writers and historians. Focuses on historical events in both world and American history.

Timelines of History: Timelines of world history starting from prehistoric to modern day times.

History Central:    Includes a timeline, biography resources, primary documents, news and current events and links to sites related to history.

United States History

American Memory Collection:  A collection of primary sources material relating to American history.

America's Library:   More primary source material on a variety of events in American history.

Top 5 Us History Websites: Provides descriptive links to five useful sites for studies in American history.

National Archives and Records:  This site provides online access to a large collection of photographs, maps, film/recordings, drawings and texts connected with American history.

Native Culture:  Provides news and information on Native American culture as well as links to official tribal sites and informative websites.

Smithsonian History and Culture:   A unique collection interactive exhibits that give insight to the history and culture of America.

USHistory.org:   This site focuses on "18th century American-related content". Includes Declaration of Independence, Documents of Freedom, and the Revolutionary War to name just a few.

Wars for Vietnam 1945 to 1975:  Provides information, official documents and sources related to the Vietnam War.

 

World History

HyperHistory Online:   An extensive timeline with various links to additional sites about world history. This site Particularly helpful for the area of ancient world studies.

Encyclopedia Mythica:  An extensive encyclopedia for the study of ancient and world mythology.

PBS History:  A collection of history themes explored through programs such as the American Experience, Frontline, and NOVA.  Other history related exhibits are frequently featured here.

Best Medieval Sites:  Links to various sites on Medieval culture and history.

Annenberg CPB Exhibits:  Explore exhibits from the Middle Ages and Renaissance and learn about the culture and way of life during those times.