BBC Online: HistoryPresents information on a broad range of historical topics. Includes multimedia features, timelines, a section just for children, games, and articles by various writers. http://www.bbc.co.uk/history |
American Memory from the Library ofOffers materials relating to the history and culture of the United States. Includes topics such as history, geography, and economics. http://lcweb2.loc.gov |
Tour Ancient EgyptMeet the ancient pharaohs, gods, kings, queens, monuments; dive the Virtual Red Sea; or use the hieroglphics converter. Official site of the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism. http://www.touregypt.net |
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient WorldAnswers frequently asked questions about the seven wonders including why just seven, who picked them, and what is the difference between the seven wonders and the seven ancient wonders. http://ce.eng.usf.edu/pharos/wonders |
History Learning SiteCovers many history topics up to Advanced level. http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk |
American ExperienceIncludes features on a range of people and events in American history from Hawaii`s last queen to Joe DiMaggio, from World War I to Vietnam. From PBS. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex |
America`s LibraryDiscover the stories of America`s past. Meet amazing Americans from the past and present, explore the states, and read about everyday life. http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi |
From Revolution to ReconstructionContains outlines related to American history and culture, primary source materials, essays, biographies and presidential information. http://odur.let.rug.nl/~usa |
Teacher Oz`s Kingdom of HistoryIndexed links for kids from a high school history teacher. http://www.teacheroz.com |
George W. BushBiography of the president from the official White House web site. http://www.whitehouse.gov/president/gwbbio.html |
History on the NetGeneral history site with topics linked to the English National Curriculum. Suitable for primary and secondary ages. http://www.historyonthenet.com |
Schools HistoryContains history activities based on all areas of the British national curriculum. http://www.schoolshistory.org.uk |
Thinking ThingsIntroduces various periods and people groups in history. From Snaith Primary School. http://home.freeuk.net/elloughton13 |
Archaeology and Human Prehistory: AAncient technology and human prehistory in ancient civilizations of China, Egypt, Greece, India, Latin America, Mesopotamia, Vikings and North America. http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/prehistory |
BBC - History - EgyptiansIncludes articles, timeline and multimedia zone. http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/egyptians |
Exhibits Collection - The Middle AgesInteractive exhibit explores feudal life, homes, clothing, health, arts and entertainment, religion, and town life. Includes activities on cathedrals, clothing, art, and medical practices. http://www.learner.org/exhibits/middleages |
A Cybrary of the HolocaustAn educational forum bringing together Holocaust survivors, children of Holocaust survivors, art by children, educational efforts, and Books by Survivors to promote learning and remembering. http://www.remember.org/educate |
Nova Online: Explore the PyramidsInteractive site tells who build the pyramids and how old they are. Also includes an overview of Ancient Egypt as well as an introduction to hieroglyphs. From PBS. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/pyramid/explore |
The Kennedy AssassinationExamines myths and conspiracy theories surrounding Kennedy`s death. http://mcadams.posc.mu.edu |
The History GuideProvides a thorough guide for studying history. Includes transcripts of lectures in ancient, medieval, and modern European history as well. http://www.historyguide.org |
MesopotamiaDiscover tales of astronomers, merchants, archaeologists, epic heroes and ruthless kings. Explore a palace, the library of an astronomer and the Royal Tombs of Ur; then, build your own ziggurat. From the British Museum. http://www.mesopotamia.co.uk |