Age of Exploration - Mariners' Museum  -

Site traces the history of exploration beginning with the ancient world of the Egyptians and Phoenicians and continuing with Greece, China, Polynesia, the Arab world, Viking explorations, their discoveries, and their ships. <br><p>

 

America from the Great Depression to World War II  -

45,000 black and white (more coming) and 1600 color photographs from the Farm Security Administration - Office of War Information collection have been digitized. Includes scenes of rural and small-town life, migrant labor, the effects of the Great Depression, and mobilization for World War II. <br><p>

 

Ancient Greek World, The  -

Overview of ancient Greek history and culture, from the Mycenaean to the Hellenistic periods. <br><p>

 

Berlin Wall  -

This searchable site contains vast amounts of information on the Berlin Wall, including a timeline; an extensive collection of photographs with views of Checkpoint Charlie, escapes, wall art and the walls demolition; facts about the wall: and an extensive archive of documents (most in German) and photographs. <br><p>

 

Civil War at a Glance, The  -

This site by the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior, provides a thumbnail summary of the Civil War, supplemented by a series of maps detailing the various battles of the War. dedicated to the preservation of truth about the Civil War & the South. <br><p>

 

Columbus and the Age of Discovery  -

Over 1100 full-text articles from magazines, journals, newspapers, speeches, and other sources about Christopher Columbus. <br><p>

 

Encyclopedia of World History, The  -

Renowned historian Peter N. Stearns’s comprehensive chronology of more than 20,000 entries that span the millennia from prehistoric times to the year 2000. <br><p>

 

Euratlas history and geography of Europe: physical and historical atlas  -

Historical Atlas of Europe, a sequence of 21 cartographic snapshots showing history of Europe. Mountains, rivers, cities, countries, towns and landscapes. <br><p>

 

Internet Medieval Sourcebook  -

Directory of Medieval history, literature, etc. <br><p>

 

Rulers of the World  -

Listings of heads of state and heads of government for all currently existing countries, a handful of international organizations (including the UN), and listings for current and former governors for all 50 states. <br><p>

 

World Cultures  -

Comprehensive anthology of materials for courses in world cultures. Includes "learning modules" for civilizations from Mesopotamia to the modern period, with essays, primary source materials, and discussion topics. <br><p>

 

World History Compass  -

Index of world history sites organized topically, regionally, and chronologically, as well as news about history-related topics. <br><p>