World History  

The History Net

List of World Leaders (1945-Present) : Information about past and present world leaders sorted alphabetically by country.

Rulers - current heads of state and heads of government. List goes back to 1900.

Then and Now - lists name changes of countries.

Virtual World Tours - be sent on an exciting interactive journey to over 100 places.

ThinkQuest : Units and Lesson Plans for ALL subject areas. Scroll down and click on "History".

Ancient World Web - index of ancient history sites

Mary Leakey: Unearthing History

Biography of and interview with the anthropologist whose work in Kenya and Tanzania dispelled several myths about prehistoric man. Includes links to related images and sites.

The Agricultural Revolution

Aspects of the Agricultural Revolution, from the basic biology and chemistry of agriculture through its ramifications for prehistoric society

 

Ancient World

Hittite/Hurrian Mythology REF

Excellent reference for Hittite mythology, including a brief history of the Hittites and the deities they worshipped

Holyland - King Solomon's Era

Account of Israel under King Solomon, as well as a description of Solomon's Temple

Cyrus the Great

Biography and legend of the Persian emperor, accompanied by an image of him and links to further information

 

Ancient Egypt

Seven Wonders of the World

NOVA Online/Pyramids--The Inside Story

Instructive and entertaining site offering an interactive tour of the Sphinx and three pyramids. Diagrams, history, and photographs highlight this outstanding site.

The Gateway of Nubia

A short history of Nubia along with a picture gallery.

Nubia: The Land Upriver

Comprehensive history of Nubia, with descriptions of politics, trade, and evolution of the kingdom

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The Ancient Dynasties

Brief history of China from the Xia Dynasty through the Zhou Dynasty, with a few photographs of ancient artifacts

Tricycle Buddhist Review

Basic information on Buddhism with links to basic philosophy, a glossary, and the biography of Siddharta Gautama

Imperial Eras

Interesting history of the Qin dynasty, as well as photographs, maps, and links to subjects within the text

 

Classical Greece and Rome - A great site from the folks at eurohist.com that includes a general outline, pictures and links to related sites.

The Ancient Greek World - The Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology at the University of Pennsylvania.
Ancient Greek (Hellenic)Links - links to authors, artists, maps, and more
The Parthenon - from McDougal Littell

HWC, The Persian Wars

Complete history of the Persian wars, with sections on the primary figures and battles, as well as the aftermath. Also contains helpful sound files to assist with pronunciation of names.

The Olympic Games in the Ancient Hellenic World

History of the Greek Olympics and the contests, as well as anecdotes and biographies of the competitors

The Great Homepage of Alexander, or Something Like That

Wealth of information about Alexander the Great, as well as images and links to related sites

Alexandrian Scholarship

Information on learning in the age of Alexander and a description of the library at Alexandria. Part of the Perseus Project at Tufts University.

Alexander in India

An account of Alexander's foray into India, which changed the course of that region's history

Women's Life in Greece & Rome

Links to documents about women in Greece and Rome in topics such as medicine, religion, and legal status

Classical Greece and Rome - A great site from the folks at eurohist.com that includes a general outline, pictures and links to related sites.

Roman Emperors Online - An online encyclopedia of Roman Emperors
The Forvm Romanvm: Exploring An Ancient Marketplace - Done by high school students from the Netherlands

Roman Republic - Empire

An Ancient Adventure in Rome

Walking tour of Rome with trivia, a forum, and games related to the ancient city

Women's Life in Greece & Rome

Links to documents about women in Greece and Rome in topics such as medicine, religion, and legal status

The Christian Catacombs of Rome

Brief history of the catacombs and their importance to Christianity

 

Byzantine Empire On-Line

Russian History

Comprehensive site features volumes of information on Russian history, from a simple chronology to Russian historical texts in English

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The Middle Ages - A great site from the folks at eurohist.com that includes a general outline, pictures and links to related sites.

Castles of the Web - an attempt to organize and offer to the world, the many sites that holds information related to castles
Medieval and Renaissance Games Homepage - a page specifically dedicated to Really Old Games

Middle Ages

Vikings

Crusades

The Sayings of the Prophet

Indexed by topic, this site is a fantastic resource to the Quran

A Chronology of Early Islam Time line of Islam from the birth of Muhammad in 570 until the end of Muslim rule in Spain in 1492

Charlemagne Outstanding resource on the man who founded the Holy Roman Empire, containing a brief biography and links to more information and images

Knighthood, Chivalry & Tournaments Resource Library

Links to resources on medieval history, tournaments, and knighthood highlight this page on chivalry

The English Medieval Castle

Three pages of text and photographs explaining the necessity of castles, as well as the construction techniques and history

The Labyrinth: Resources for Medieval Studies

Links to hundreds of topics as diverse as religious history and music, all pertaining to the Medieval period

Medieval Sourcebook: Southampton Guild Organization, 14th Century

Primary source document outlining the organization and rules of a trading guild

William the Conqueror

A comprehensive look how William, duke of Normandy, conquered England in 1066. Includes links to other Medieval sites.

HWC, The Black Death

Informative site with pages on the origins of the plague through its effects on the art, politics, and culture of Europe

 

Xi'an and the Silk Road

Description of a modern town that was once the source of trade along the Silk Road, with links to further information.

Tricycle Buddhist Review

Basic information on Buddhism with links to basic philosophy, a glossary, and the biography of Siddharta Gautama

Imperial Era: II

Text and map outlining the history of China from the Sui Dynasty through the Song Dynasty

Welcome to the Realm of the Mongols

Informative site that corrects several misinterpretations of Mongol history. Contains links to other essays, a bibiliography, and a chronology

A Brief History of the Samurai

Text-only history and a time line of important dates in samurai history

The Forbidden City

Images of the city that was forbidden to all but the Chinese emperor and his servants. Includes a map and a bird's-eye view of the grounds.

Exploring the Haiku

A detailed look at the haiku style of poetry. Includes selected poems from Matsuo Basho (1644-1694), perhaps Japan's greatest haiku poet.

The Hindu Universe--History

History of Hinduism in India along with a Glossary and new discoveries in the search for the Hindu past

 

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Sub-Saharan Africa Timeline

Time line dating from the first hominids to the defeat of the Songhai in Morocco in 1591

Leo Africanus: Description of Timbuktu

Introduction to and history of this once powerful African kingdom

 

Olmec Culture

Interesting page about one of the earliest American civilizations with photographs of sculptures

Ancient Civilizations of the Andes

Photographs taken of archaeological sites in the Andes, featuring relics of the ancient mountain civilizations

Lords of the Earth

Compilation of information about the geology, geography, history, astronomy, and culture of the Maya, the Aztec, the Inca, and other Native American groups

The Mayas

Descriptions of Mayan culture, architecture, sculpting, and social life with dozens of photographs

Aztec History Mexico*The Aztecs of Mexico and their history

Detailed information about the Aztecs, including links to resources

Lords of the Earth

Compilation of information about the geology, geography, history, astronomy, and culture of the Maya, the Aztec, the Inca, and other Native American groups

Ice Treasures of the Inca

Interactive expedition, assembled by National Geographic, on the discovery of an Inca mummy atop Mount Ampato. Includes photographs, journal entries, and information by the archaeologists at the site.

Treasures of the Inca

Archeologists recreate their harrowing 1995 expedition through Peru's Mount Ampato in search of Inca treasures. Includes numerous photographs and journal entries.

 

The Italian Renaissance - A great site from the folks at eurohist.com that includes a general outline, pictures and links to related sites.

The Northern Renaissance - A great site from the folks at eurohist.com that includes a general outline, pictures and links to related sites.

16th Century Renaissance English Literature (1425-1603) - Background and works of various writers
Leonardo da Vinci - a site dedicated to Leonardo da Vinci with multimedia, biography, and more
Virutal Renaissance - student created site as part of the ThinkQuest competition
Medieval and Renaissance Games Homepage - a page specifically dedicated to old games
The Medici Family - biographies and some other interesting information
Lorenzo de Medici - biography
Francesco Petrarch - Selections from his Correspondence with Boccaccio and other Friends, Designed to Illustrate the Beginnings of the Renaissance
Machiavelli Online - biography, works, and literary critics
The Prince - by Machiavelli
The Printing Press - from the history of printing
Erasmus - from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Sir Thomas More - page dedicated to St. Thomas More
The Trial of Sir Thomas More - the story of his trail from the history of law
Miguel de Crevantes - biography and more
Don Quixote - a book by Cervantes
Letter from Gargantua to his son Pantagruel - selection by Francois Rabelais

The Three Geniuses of the Renaissance - Leonardo, Michelangelo, Rafael and Other Great Personalities of the Sixteenth Century
Raphael - see some of his great paintings
Michelangelo - site dedicated to Michelangelo Buonarroti
Exploring the Sistine Chapel - take a virtual tour of the Sistine Chapel
Rembrandt - biography and great works from SunSite

Vatican Library and Renaissance Culture - from SunSite
The Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy - by Jacob Burckhardt
16th Century Renaissance English Literature - from the Luminarium
Michelangelo - biography and great works from SunSite
Albrecht Durer - four prints

The Protestant Reformation - from Hanover College, texts and resources for studying the Reformation

The Protestant Reformation - A great site from the folks at eurohist.com that includes a general outline, pictures and links to related sites.
The Protestant Reformation - some bullet point notes
Project Wittenberg - works by and about Martin Luther
Martin Luther - site dedicated to Martin Luther
Calvinism - information about Calvinist beliefs
The Renaissance Faire - information about the faire
The Counter Reformation - texts and resources from Hanover College                                                The Catholic Reformation (Counter Reformation) - A great site from the folks at eurohist.com that includes a general outline, pictures and links to related sites.

The Age of Exploration - A great site from the folks at eurohist.com that includes a general outline, pictures and links to related sites.

1492: An Ongoing Voyage - Columbus exhibit
Prince Henry the Navigator (1394-1460) - biography

Henry the Navigator Complete biography of Henry the Navigator, with images and links to a bibliography

Vasco de Gama - biography from the Catholic Encyclopedia
The Dicoverers Web - lots of useful information about lots of explorers
Columbus - page dedicated to Columbus from the Discoverers Web
Columbus - site dedicated to Columbus and information about him and his voyages
Columbus - Examining the History, Navigation, and Landfall of Christopher Columbus
Treaty of Tordesillas - background on the treaty from Slippery Rock University
Magellan - short article about his voyage

Pirates An exciting and informative look at the swashbuckling pirates who terrorized the high seas during the 1600s and 1700s. Includes links to an interactive pirate adventure as well as biography of the famous pirate, Blackbeard.
Aztecs - lots and information and links related to the Aztecs
Letters on Spanish Texas - scholars write letters to children about Spanish explorers
Hernando Cortes - from the "letters" series
Aztecs - short page of basic information
Francisco Pizzaro - focus on his conquest of Ecuador
Hernando de Soto - from the "letters" series
Francisco de Coronado - biography
John Cabot - biography
Henry Hudson - This is a collection of data about, and a chronology of the life and voyages of English explorer, mariner and adventurer, Henry Hudson, as well as some additional notes on his times, contemporaries and his crew.
Louis Joilet - short biography
Fur trading - Sources of the History of the Fur Trade in the Rocky Mountain West
French and Indian War - very specific information about this period

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The Scientific Revolution - A great site from the folks at eurohist.com that includes a general outline, pictures and links to related sites.

Tudors and Stuarts - English monarchs and information about life during their rule. Excellent!
The Victorian Web - Literature, arts, religion, society and more during the Victorian Era
The Glorious Revolution of 1688 - all about the events: chronology, encyclopedia, quotations, links, and more
Inquisition - one page summary
Henry IV - biography

King Henry VIII - biography
The Peace of Westphalia - brief summary
English Civil War - from Dr. Knox, Boise State

The Struggle For Constitutional Government in England (The English Civil War) - A great site from the folks at eurohist.com that includes a general outline, pictures and links to related sites.

The Collected Works of Shakespeare

Comprehensive collection of all of Shakespeare's work at one site (the Moby Shakespeare), complete with its own search engine

William Shakespeare - Shakespeare Web
Julius Caesar - by Shakespeare
Anthony and Cleopatra - by Shakespeare
Hamlet - by Shakespeare

The Enlightened Despots - A great site from the folks at eurohist.com that includes a general outline, pictures and links to related sites.

Phillip II (1527-1598)

Text-only biography of Phillip II

 

Islamic History in Arabia and the Middle East

Account of the Ottoman Empire from the birth of the Ottoman state until the 20th century

Louis XIV

Informative accounts of Louis XIV by those who knew him, with links to related sites

The Absolute Monarchy of Louis XIV - A great site from the folks at eurohist.com that includes a general outline, pictures and links to related sites.

Frederick the Great's Military Instructions to Generals

Exhaustive list of instructions from Frederick to his generals with some links to diagrams

Romanov Time Line

Portraits of the Russian czars from Peter the Great until Paul I, with links to brief biographies

Peter the Great - A great site from the folks at eurohist.com that includes a general outline, pictures and links to related sites.

 

The Enlightenment - A great site from the folks at eurohist.com that includes a general outline, pictures and links to related sites.

The Enlightenment - Bullet point outline with hypertext links to hot topics
New Ideas in Europe - Dr. Knox, Boise State
Copernicus - brief biography
heliocentric theory - Copernicus in a letter to Pope John Paul III 1543
The Copernican Model - an explanation with cool pictures
Galileo - a hypertext source of information on the life and work of Galileo Galilei and the science of his time
Tycho Brahe - biography
Laws of Motion - Kepler's Laws of Motion
Newton - a collection of material about Sir Isaac Newton
Vesalius - see some of his drawing of the human anatomy
Harvey - biography
Leeuwenhoek - biography
Linnaeus - biography
Sir Francis Bacon - quotes, life, works, essays, and more
Descartes - biography, links, and texts
Enlightenment - bullet point notes with links
Hobbes - brief biography
Leviathan - by Thomas Hobbes
Locke - biography
Second Treatise on Government - by John Locke
Voltaire - a site dedicated to Voltaire
Candide - by Voltaire
Montesquieu - short biography and quotes
The Spirit of the Laws 1748 - by Montesquieu
Rousseau - biography
The Social Contract - book by Rousseau
the Encyclopedia - prototype of the first volume of the Encyclopédie
salons - primary source account from the Modern History Sourcebook
Mozart - an index site for those interested in finding Mozart information on the Web
Beethoven - biography

The Galileo Project Excellent site on Galileo with links to portraits, biographies of his peers, and a library of information on those who preceded him. Assembled by Rice University.

Sir Francis Bacon (1561-1626)  Very complete site devoted to Bacon, with links to quotes, a biography, essays, and more

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Well-rounded site featuring links to a biography, a recommended reading list, and a list of Mozart's compositions. Also features music clips available for download.

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The French Revolution - This site and the two below are from eurohist.com
.The Moderate Stage
.The Radical Stage and Reaction

Tennis Court Oath - brief explanation
end to feudalism - the decree abolishing the feudal system
Declaration of the Rights of Man - the text

French RevolutionA brief treatment of the French Revolution from Encyclopedia Brittanica
French Revolution - site dedicated to the French Revolution
Internet Modern History Sourcebook - primary source readings

The Napoleonic Era - A great site from the folks at eurohist.com that includes a general outline, pictures and links to related sites.
Napoleonic War Series from the War Times Journal - journal articles about the Napoleonic Wars
Napoleon - information about Napoleon from the Napoleon Foundation

Napoleon Bonaparte

Napoleonic Code - brief definition
Napoleonic Wars - lots of information and links related to these battles

The Napoleonic Wars Series

Treasure-trove of information on the first and second French empires, including dozens of primary sources, images, and essays on the period

Waterloo 1815: The Visitors Centre

History of the battlefield, as well as some images and a short film dealing with Napoleon's last battle

 

Congress of Vienna Text document listing the figures involved at the Vienna Congress and what each wanted from the Congress. Includes biographies of each of the important personalities and a time line of the era.

The Unification of Italy - A great site from the folks at eurohist.com that includes a general outline, pictures and links to related sites.

The Unification of Germany - A great site from the folks at eurohist.com that includes a general outline, pictures and links to related sites.
The German Confederation - brief overview
Concert of Europe - a student project
Authors from UPENN Romantic Links, Electronic Texts Home Pages, and Syllabi
William Blake (1757-1827) - Blake Multimedia Project
Lord Byron (1788-1824) - selected poems
Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834) - from the University of Virginia's poetry archives
Johann Goethe (1749-1832) - an individuals tribute to Goethe
John Keats (1795-1821) - short biography and some of his works
Mary Shelley (1797-1851) - includes a timeline of important dates and e-texts of contemporary reviews.
Percy Shelley (1792-1822) - complete works and biographical sketch
William Wordsworth (1770-1850) - gopher site with some of his works
Eugene Delacroix(1798-1863) - see some of his works at the artchive.

Revolutions of 1848

Text overview of France's Second Republic, along with links to the personalities involved and a time line

Giuseppe Garibaldi

Biography and image of the man who led the rebels of Italy

 

 

The Agricultural Revolution - A great site from the folks at eurohist.com that includes a general outline, pictures and links to related sites.

The Industrial Revolution - This link and the 4 below are from eurohist.com
The Revolution in Production
The Age of Steam
.A New Way of Life

Cotton Gin - from the Modern History Sourcebook
steam engine - brief explanation about the development of the steam engine
James Watt - a biography written in 1925
Charles Dickens - biographical information
"Hard Times" - by Charles Dickens
"The Wealth of Nations" - by Adam Smith
"An Essay on the Principle of Population" - by Thomas Malthus
A New View of Society... - by Robert Owens
Communist Manifesto (1848) - From the English edition of 1888, edited by Friedrich Engels

The Marx/Engels Archive Biographies, photographs, text archives, and a search engine highlight this site devoted to these architects of communism

People's Charter - from the Modern History Sourcebook
The Subjection of Women - from the Modern History Sourcebook
Susan B. Anthony (1869) - from the Modern History Sourcebook
Internet Modern History Sourcebook - links for the Industrial Rev

19th-Century Scientific American

Engaging site featuring a wealth of information on the inventors and inventions that brought the Industrial Revolution. Topics can be found using the site's index, or by issue date.

Women of the Industrial Revolution

An examination of the condition of women during the Industrial Revolution in Britain with numerous historical documents, including primary source testimonies.

How the Other Half Lives

Fully reprinted hypertext edition of the book published in 1890 by Jacob Riis. Includes illustrations and table of contents.

 

The Age of Imperialism - A great site from the folks at eurohist.com that includes a general outline, pictures and links to related sites.

The Claude Monet Home Page

Outstanding site featuring links to Monet's biography and work, as well as an analysis of his techniques and an overview of impressionism

Scramble for Africa

Links to biographies of participants in the struggle for control of Africa from the late 19th century through the early 20th century

Menelik II

Text biography of the leader who defeated Italy's attempt to occupy Ethiopia in 1896

The Suez Canal

A history of the Suez Canal, including Disraeli's purchase of it

Victorian Era

Benjamin Disraeli

A brief biography of Disraeli with links to further information

Commodore Perry's Expedition to Japan 1853

Article outlining Perry's expedition with images of stamps that commemorate the event

The Age of Imperialism

Photographs and other images enhance text and links concerning the United States' becoming involved in entry into imperialism

Theodore Roosevelt Home Page

Interesting site offering images of Roosevelt as well as a biography and links to further information

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World War I - Trenches on the Web - THE place to go for World War I on the Internet

The Great War - A great site from the folks at eurohist.com that includes a general outline, pictures and links to related sites.

Sarajevo, June 28, 1914 Detailed account of the events leading to the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, which triggered World War I. Includes links to photographs and biographies of principal figures.
WWI Document Archive - This archive of primary documents from World War I has been assembled by volunteers of the World War I Military History List
The Great European and World War - study guide and notes about WWI
The Triple Alliance - Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
The Triple Entente - France, Britain, Russia
Imperialism - lecture notes from Professor Henry, William Paterson University
European Imperialism and the Balkan Crisis - from the World Cultures Homepage
Nationalism - lecture notes from Professor Henry, William Paterson University
The Coming of War - high school student's history project
July 28, 1914 - Austria declared war on Serbia

The Schlieffen Plan - a description on Germany's war plan
airplanes - The Aerodome - Aces and Aircraft of WWI
submarines - Uboat warfare 1914-1918
Verdun - description of the battle with a quiz you can take too!

The Western Front - summary of fighting on the Western Front from the War Times Journal
The Eastern Front - summary of fighting on the Eastern Front from the War Times Journal
The Ottoman Empire - a lot of information about the Ottomans from the World Cultures Homepage
Armenian Massacre: 1915 - brief description of the massacre
propaganda - see some examples
Zimmerman note - text of the notes
April 1917 - President Wilson's war message
Wilson - biographical information from the Whitehouse's web site
November 11, 1918 - brief summary of events at the end of the war
The Fourteen Points - the text of Wilson's speech

influenza (the flu) epidemic - transcript from news program that discussed the epidemic
Punch: British Propaganda from 1914-1915 - this is a collection of articles, poems, and stories which appeared in Punch, the British humor magazine, in 1914 and 1915
WWI - The Great War - page written by a high school teacher for students, excellent
Great War - PBS Online - provides greater depth to the events, places and figures addressed in the television series
The Great War 1914-1918 - an individual's homepage about WWI, lots of links and information
History File: Yugoslavia & The Balkans - from BBC News

The Paris Peace Conference and Treaty of Versailles - A great site from the folks at eurohist.com that includes a general outline, pictures and links to related sites.

Treaty of Versailles - the complete treaty all 440 articles

The Versailles Treaty Links to the articles of the Versailles Treaty, as well as to cartoons, photographs, and maps of Europe throughout the first world war to its peace

The Russian Revolution - A great site from the folks at eurohist.com that includes a general outline, pictures and links to related sites.

Russian Revolution - page of links related to the Russian Revolution
Alexander Palace Time Machine - enter the world of the last czar of Russia
Karl Marx - biography, writtings, and more

Communist Manifesto (1848) - From the English edition of 1888, edited by Friedrich Engels

The Marx/Engels Archive Biographies, photographs, text archives, and a search engine highlight this site devoted to these architects of communism
Lenin - some of his speeches and links
Marx - biography
czar abdicates - translation of the abdication paper he signed
Provisional Government - brief overview of the structure and intent
Lenin - biography, writtings, and more
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk - text of the treaty
secret police - brief explanation about how they worked
Religious persecution - brief description of the anti-religious campaigns
Timetable - Forming the Soviet State - timeline from 1905-1924
Stalin - biography and more
Trotsky - biography
Stalin's Five-Year Plan - collectivization and industrialization a brief overview
Political Terror - repression and terror a short description
Soviet Archives - excellent site, a must see!
Russia On The Web - everything about Russia, lots of current information

The World between the Wars clickable timeline of events 1918-38
The Weimar Republic timeline of events 1929-1933

The History Place: The Rise of Adolf Hitler Links to brief chapters from the life of Adolf Hitler, from birth to dictatorship, including photographs

Hitler's Rise to Power - A great site from the folks at eurohist.com that includes a general outline, pictures and links to related sites.
"Roaring Twenties" - page filled with stuff about flappers and the jazz age
Kemal's Turkey - site devoted to Kemal
Balfour Declaration - the text
Spanish Civil War Images - pictures from that time, not recommended for people with slow connections
League of Nations - covenant of the League of Nations
Kellogg-Briand Pact (1928) - the text of this treaty

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Mussolini - Encyclopedia aritcle from Grolier
Invasion of Ethiopia - timeline of events
Civil war in Spain - brief analysis with some pictures
peace in our time - comments by Neville Chamberlin after Berlin Conference (text)
Munich Pact - the text
Neville Chamberlin upon returns home from the Munich Conference - real audio from the History Channel's great speeches collection
Chancellor Adolf Hitler On the Occasion of Germany's Occupation of the Sudentenland - real audio from the History Channel's great speeches collection
Maginot Line - Encyclopedia aritcle from Grolier
Germany occupies northern France - links to pictures and readings
Battle of Britain - brief description of the fighting
hear Winston Chruchill address the nation on the R.A.F. - real audio from the History Channel's great speeches collection
Lend-Lease Act - the text

WW II Propaganda Posters
Battle of Stalingrad - an account of this decisive battle
Holocaust - a cybrary of the Holocaust (for more Holocaust links click here)
Resistance Movements - brief descriptions with links to more information
Pearl Harbor - Pearl Harbor Remembered Site with lots of information on the attack
A day that which will live in infamy.. - real audio from the History Channel's great speeches collection
The invasion of France - page after page of information about D-Day focus on airpower
D-Day - site made to celebrate the 50th anniversary of D-Day
atomic bomb - documents on the decision to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki
August 6, 1945 bombing of Hiroshima - information from the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
August 9, 1945 bombing of Nagasaki - remembersing Nagasaki from the Exploratorium
War crimes - Encyclopedia aritcle from Grolier
Japanese American Internment - lots of links about this event
The History Place - WWII in Europe - timeline with photos and text
UBOAT.net - information about submarine warfare 1939-1945
WWII Timeline - lots of information and links

To War or Not To War Study of the determining factors that led America, England, France, and the Soviet Union to go to war

The History Place: World War Two in Europe Timeline First-rate time line of World War II and the events leading to it, including links to photographs, biographies, essays, and further information
WWII Resources - Primary source materials on the Web. Original documents regarding all aspects of the war.
WWII Homepages - links to WWII Homepages

Enola Gay Perspectives: WWII Background and Timeline

Brief history and time line of the war in the Pacific, with links to documents, photographs, and further information

A-Bomb WWW Museum ~ June, 1995

Comprehensive site about the atomic bomb in World War II, with links to audio files, photographs, interviews, and exhibitions

 

Cybrary of the Holocaust - Loads of information about the Holocaust. Includes a Teacher's Guide to teaching the Holocaust
US Holocaust Memorial Museum - Find out about the Museum and the Holocaust. Includes a Teacher's Guide and guidelines for teaching about the Holocaust
Simon Wiesenthal Center Home Page - visit the Museum of Tolerance
L'Chaim a Holocaust Web Project - Memories & visions of the Holocaust, links, Dachau Virtual Tour
Responses to the Holocaust - a hypermedia sourcebook for the humanities

The United Nations - UN Homepage
The UN Charter - the text
General Assembly - brief background on what the GA does from the UN
Security Council - brief background on what the Security Council does from the UN
Truman Doctrine - text of the speech
Marshall Plan - Marshall's speech at Harvard 1947
The Marshall Plan - design, accomplishments, and relevance to the present
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) - NATO's homepage
Space Race - history of space exploration timeline
Antarctic Treaty - information about the treaty Berlin Wall - background, construction, measurements, fall
Cuban Missile Crisis - introduction, chronology, selected glossary, photos, transcripts
Cuban Missile Crisis - Real Audio site featuring audio clips from the confrontation
hear US Ambassador to the United Nations Adlai Stevenson's confrontation over the presence of Russian missiles in Cuba - real audio from the History Channel's great speeches collection
France recent history and political life in France
Sec. of State John Foster Dulles On the Fall of Dien Bien Phu - real audio from the History Channel's great speeches collection
The Fifth Republic - explains the roles of government officials
The Cold War - site that explores some interesting people and events of the Cold War
France 1945-1995 - history since the fourth republic

Cold War - from the Soviet Archives exhibit
O'Neill High School Student Project on the Cold War - self quiz, survey, links, and more

The Wars for Viet Nam  Well-researched site featuring a historical overview of the Vietnam conflicts, with links to primary sources
Cold War Warrior Website - written by an airforce veteran

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Asian Net - Background information for most Asian countries
Modern China (1911-Present) - information about the people's republic, WWII, etc.
Fairbank Chinese History Library - A Modern Chinese History Virtual Library
China Teaching Workbook - a collection of class activities, primary source selections, student readings, and role-play exercises
UCSD Modern Chinese History Site - bibliography, current research, and links
Condensed China: Chinese History for Beginners - an introduction to Chinese history
Teaching (and Learning) About Japan - narrative introduction to selected aspects of Japanese civilization and culture
Historical Outline of the History of Japan - short historical outline
Taiwan, IIha Formosa - The Homepage for Taiwan's History, Present, and Future
India - News, Business, Cuisine, History, Travel, and more.
Asian Studies Virtual Library - Regional information as well as specific country information
Philippine History 101 - A chronology of Philippine History
Asia Archives Mississippi State - lots of links to information about Asia
Council on East Asian Libraries - Loads of information about the countries in East Asia

African History.com - information, documents, visual information, and more
Kenya Web - Kenya's definitive internet resource
South Africa Net - from the embassy of South Africa

Long Walk to Freedom Powerful autobiography of South African president Nelson Mandela, with photographs and links to other information
Africa Archives Mississippi State - lots of links to information about Africa

Latin American Archives Mississippi State - lots of links to information about Latin America
Mexico Archives Mississippi State - lots of links to information about Mexico
Latin American Network Information Center - excellent source of information country index and subject index
Art & History of Mexico - a lot of this is Spanish only
Mexico History Directory - Information on the Mexican government, famous battles, constitutions, treaties & documents, heroes, missions, and information about the people
Colorado State Latin American Student Organization - Background information/history of Latin American countries.