History

Offered by the National Historical Society, this well-organized site covers a diverse set of topics in World and American history. Noteworthy features include a picture gallery, archives, links to full-text historical magazines, eyewitness historical accounts, special features and book reviews.

PBS has a great source for information on a myriad of historical events and personalities. PBS’s assorted and diverse web exhibits supplement specific individual television series and generally include a resume of each episode, interviews (often with sound bites), a timeline , a glossary, photos, and links to relevant sites. Categories include American History, World History, History on Television, and Biographies. Go to the PBS Teacher Source for lessons and activities.

Explore articles on world history, from modern history to ancient archaeology.

Click through some of the most notable events and artifacts in world history from the beginning of human civilization.

This online publication includes articles and book reviews that cover topics in world history. WHC is free worldwide, and published by the University of Illinois Press.