Directory of History Resources

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This category lists sites that provide accurate historical information. Sites may offer chronological listings or significant events (also known as timelines), primary and/secondary accounts of events that have taken place in the past, and explanations of significant events.

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BBC - History For Kids

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/forkids/index.shtml
Walk through time, from Roman days to the 21st century with interactive history modules from BBC.
Empires

http://www.pbs.org/empires/
Collection of sites which tell the stories of great empires, their people and passions which changed the world. From PBS.
EyeWitness: History Through The Eyes Of Those Who Lived It

http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/
First hand accounts, illustrated with vintage photos and complimented by original radio broadcasts.
History Learning Site

http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/
Covers many history topics up to Advanced level.
History on the Net

http://www.historyonthenet.com/
General history site providing historical information, quizzes, games, worksheets and online lessons on a wide range of historical topics.
Internet Modern History Sourcebook

http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/modsbook.asp
This site includes primary history sources, classified by historical period.
Military History Encyclopedia on the Web

http://www.historyofwar.org/
Covers battles, sieges, weapons, equipment, treaties, military units, individuals.
Online Speech Bank

http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speechbank.htm
Contains links to sites with full text, audio, and video versions of public speeches, sermons, legal proceedings, lectures, and interviews.
Perseus

http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/
A large collection of original texts, encyclopedias, and other information and tools for the study of history.
School History

http://www.schoolhistory.co.uk/
Provides interactive quizzes, worksheets, resources and Internet links for secondary school history pupils and teachers in the UK.
Schools History

http://www.schoolshistory.org.uk/
Contains history activities based on all areas of the British national curriculum.
Snaith Primary School

http://www.snaithprimary.eriding.net/
Introduces various periods and people groups in history.
Teacher Oz's Kingdom of History

http://www.teacheroz.com/
Indexed links for kids from a high school history teacher.
The Best History Web Sites

http://www.besthistorysites.net/
An annotated listing for teachers and students who are looking for great history links to use in the classes. Some sites are featured and ranked.
The History Guide

http://www.historyguide.org/
Provides a thorough guide for studying history. Includes transcripts of lectures in ancient, medieval, and modern European history as well.
Time Warp Trio

http://www.timewarptrio.com/
Learn World and U.S. history though these games and adventures.
Walk Through Time

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/walk/
Take a virtual tour through the centuries with an animated timeline, games, and print-outs. From BBC Education.
World Hyperhistory

http://www.hyperhistory.com/online_n2/History_n2/a.html
HyperHistory Online navigates through 3,000 years of world history with timelines of civilizations (plus maps), people, and events.
World Wide Web Virtual Library: History

http://vlib.iue.it/history/
Extensive University of Kansas-maintained directory of history resources, sorted into research methods, topics, time periods, and regions.

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