Social Studies Internet Resources
Miami Senior High School 2007-2008
World History Resource Links
  1. Archeology
    1. Archaeology
      http://www.cyberpursuits.com/ archeo /
    2. What is Archaeology
      http://www.bama.ua.edu/~ alaarch / Whatisarchaeology / index.htm
  2. World Geography
    1. Geography World
      http://members.aol.com/ bowermanb /101.html
    2. World Geography — FactMonster _com
      http://www.factmonster.com/ ipka /A0770414.html
    3. World Atlas of Maps Flags and Geography Facts and Figures
      http://www.worldatlas.com/
  3. Pre-historic Times
    1. Prehistoric Times
      http://www.kidskonnect.com/ PrehistoricTimes / PrehistoricHome.html
    2. Historical Background for Anatolia and Asia Minor
      http://www.ancientanatolia.com/historical/
    3. Notes Ages of Prehistory
      http://pandora.cii.wwu.edu/ vajda /ea210/geological_ chronology.htm
    4. Mesopotamia
      1. Mesopotamia - The British Museum
        http://www.mesopotamia.co.uk/
      2. Mr_ Dowling's Mesopotamia Page
        http://www.mrdowling.com/603mesopotamia.html
      3. Ancient Mesopotamia by History Link 101
        http://historylink101.com/ancient_ mesopotamia.htm
  4. Ancient and Classical Periods (3500 B.C.E. –500 C.E. )
    1. Ancient Civilizations
      1. Ancient Civilizations
        http://www.ancientcivilizations.co.uk/home_ set.html
      2. Ancient Civilizations for Kids
        http://www.kathimitchell.com/ ancivil.html
      3. Crystalinks Ancient and Lost Civilizations
        http://www.crystalinks.com/ ancient.html
      4. Ancient Greece for Kids
        http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/ greeks / index.htm
      5. Ancient Germany - History for Kids!
        http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/ germans /history/ index.htm
      6. Ancient Africa - History for Kids!
        http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/ africa / index.htm
      7. Ancient Rome - History for Kids!
        http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/romans/ index.htm
      8. Ancient China - History for Kids!
        http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/china/
      9. Ancient India - History for Kids
        http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/ india / index.htm
      10. Medieval Islam - History for Kids!
        http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/ islam / index.htm
      11. Ancient West Asia - History for Kids!
        http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/ westasia / index.htm
        1. Assyrians
          http://home.cfl.rr.com/ crossland / AncientCivilizations /Middle_East_Civilizations/Assyrians/ assyrians.html
        2. Ancient Egypt - History for Kids
          http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/ egypt / index.htm
        3. Sumerians
          http://home.cfl.rr.com/ crossland / AncientCivilizations /Middle_East_Civilizations/Sumerians/ sumerians.html
      12. Exploring Ancient World Cultures
        http://eawc.evansville.edu/ index.htm
      13. Phoenicians
        http://home.cfl.rr.com/ crossland / AncientCivilizations /Middle_East_Civilizations/Phoenicians/ phoenicians.html
      14. Babylonians
        http://home.cfl.rr.com/ crossland / AncientCivilizations /Middle_East_Civilizations/Babylonians/ babylonians.html
      15. Hittites
        http://home.cfl.rr.com/ crossland / AncientCivilizations /Middle_East_Civilizations/Hittites/ hittites.html
      16. Persians
        http://home.cfl.rr.com/ crossland / AncientCivilizations /Middle_East_Civilizations/Persians/ persians.html
      17. Hebrews
        http://home.cfl.rr.com/ crossland / AncientCivilizations /Middle_East_Civilizations/Hebrews/ hebrews.html
  5. The Postclassical Period, 500–1500
    1. Dark Ages
      1. Dark Ages
        http://medieval-castles.org/ index.php ?cat=16
    2. Middle Ages
      1. Middle Ages - Medieval Resources
        http://www.themiddleages.net/
      2. The Middle Ages - History for Kids!
        http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/medieval/ index.htm
      3. Middle Ages
        http://www.kidskonnect.com/ MiddleAges / MiddleAgesHome.html
      4. The Middle Ages, Chivalry, & Knighthood
        http://www.teacheroz.com/Middle_ Ages.htm
  6. The Early Modern Period, 1500–1800
    1. Renaissance
      1. Mr.Dowlings - Dawn of a New Age
        http://www.mrdowling.com/704renaissance.html
      2. Renaissance, The Elizabethan World
        http://renaissance.duelingmodems.com/ index.html
    2. Reformation
      1. The Reformation Guide
        http://www.educ.msu.edu/homepages/ laurence /reformation/ index.htm
    3. Age of Exploration and Discovery
      1. Vikings The North Atlantic Saga
        http://www.mnh.si.edu/ vikings /
      2. Civilizations in America
        http://www.wsu.edu/~ dee / CIVAMRCA / CIVAMRCA.HTM
      3. Cultures in America
        http://www.wsu.edu/~ dee / CULAMRCA / CULAMRCA.HTM
      4. 1492: An Ongoing Voyage: Exhibit of the Library of Congress, Washington, DC
        http://www.ibiblio.org/expo/1492.exhibit/ Intro.html
      5. Passages:A Treasure Trove of North American Exploration
        http://www.collectionscanada.ca/passages/ index-e.html
      6. American Indians and the Natural World
        http://www.carnegiemnh.org/exhibits/north-south-east-west/ index.html
    4. Enlightenment
      1. The Enlightenment
        http://www.wsu.edu/~ brians /hum_303/ enlightenment.html
      2. The Philosophies of the Enlightenment
        http://www.csudh.edu/phenom_studies/western/ lect _8.html
      3. People - Age of Enlightenment
        http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/people/ enlightenment.html
  7. The Modern Period, 1789–1914
    1. Industrial Revolution
      1. Internet Modern History Sourcebook Industrial Revolution
        http://www.fordham.edu/ halsall /mod/modsbook14.html
      2. Inventors of the Industrial Revolution
        http://www.teachersfirst.com/lessons/inventor/ag2. htm
      3. The Industrial Revolution A Timeline
        http://www.victorianweb.org/technology/ ir / irchron.html
    2. Age of Revolutions
      1. Age of Revolutions 1763-1848
        http://www.thenagain.info/ webChron / WestEurope / AgeRevs.html
      2. The Age of Revolution Timeline
        http://www.timelines.info/history/ages_and_periods/the_age_of_revolution/
      3. Liberty, Equality, Fraternity Exploring the French Revolution
        http://chnm.gmu.edu/revolution/
      4. The Scientific Revolution - Summary
        http://www.fordham.edu/ halsall /mod/ SCIREV.html
      5. The Avalon Project 18th Century Documents
        http://www.yale.edu/ lawweb / avalon /18th.htm
      6. French Revolution Documents and Links
        http://www.fordham.edu/ halsall /mod/modsbook13.html
    3. Napoleonic Era
      1. The Napoleonic Library
        http://web.archive.org/web/19990203012737/http://napoleonic-literature.simplenet.com/ Library.html
      2. Napoleon
        http://www.napoleon.org/en/ home.asp
      3. Napoleonic Era
        http://www.fresno.k12.ca.us/schools/s090/ lloyd / napoleonic _ era.htm
      4. Napoleon Bonaparte
        http://www.napoleonguide.com/
    4. Victorian Era
      1. The Victorian Era Fashion History
        http://www.fashion-era.com/the_ victorian _ era.htm
      2. The Victorian Literary Studies Archive
        http://www.lang.nagoya-u.ac.jp/~ matsuoka / Victorian.html
  8. The World Wars and the Interwar Period, 1914–1945
    1. World War I and Post War
      1. First World War
        http://www.firstworldwar.com/
      2. The World War I Document Archive
        http://net.lib.byu.edu/~rdh7/ wwi /
      3. The British Army in the Great War
        http://www.1914-1918.net/
    2. Great Depression
      1. Franklin D_ Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum
        http://www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu/
      2. Fireside Chats of Franklin D. Roosevelt
        http://www.mhrcc.org/ fdr / fdr.html
    3. WWII and Post War
      1. Hiroshima Archive
        http://www.lclark.edu/~history/HIROSHIMA/
      2. What did you do in the war, Grandma?
        http://www.stg.brown.edu/projects/WWII_Women/ tocCS.html
      3. World War II Commemoration
        http://www.grolier.com/ wwii / wwii _ mainpage.html
  9. The Contemporary Period, 1945–2000
    1. Cold War
      1. The Cold War Museum
        http://www.coldwar.org/
      2. Cold War
        http://www.ibiblio.org/expo/ soviet.exhibit / coldwar.html
      3. Lecture 14 The Origins of the Cold War
        http://www.historyguide.org/ europe /lecture14.html
      4. The Cuban Missile Crisis, 1962 A Political Perspective After 40 Years
        http://www.gwu.edu/~ nsarchiv / nsa / cuba _mis_ cri /
    2. Space Age
      1. Sputnik and The Dawn of the Space Age
        http://history.nasa.gov/sputnik/
      2. Space-Age Living Building the International Space Station
        http://school.discovery.com/ schooladventures / spacestation /
    3. Women's History
      1. Important Women Through History
        http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/women/ notable.htm
      2. 100 Important Women in History
        http://www.angelfire.com/anime2/100import/
  10. Important People throughout History
    1. The Top 100 The most influential figures in American history.
      http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200612/ influentials
    2. Important People In United States History and Government
      http://www.nyise.org/ homsy / ushistory / importantpeople.htm
    3. Religious Affiliation of History's 100 Most Influential People
      http://www.adherents.com/ adh _ influ.html
    4. BIOGRAPHIES for KIDS Famous Leaders for Young Readers
      http://gardenofpraise.com/ leaders.htm
    5. Famous People/Biographies-World Leaders
      http://www.kcls.org/ hh / worldleaders.cfm
    6. Biography, Videos and Interviews - Biography_com
      http://www.biography.com/
    7. World History HyperHistory
      http://www.hyperhistory.com/online_n2/History_n2/ a.html
    8. BBC - History - Historic Figures
      http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/
    9. Meet Amazing Americans
      http://www.americaslibrary.gov/ cgi-bin / page.cgi / aa
    10. SoJust _net Social Justice and Civil Rights Speeches
      http://www.sojust.net/ speeches.html
    11. Famous, Celebrity and Historical Biographies
      http://www.famouspeople.com/famous_ biographies.htm
    12. Who's Who in American History
      http://us.history.wisc.edu/hist102/bios/ bios.html
  11. World Religions
    1. Religions of the World
      http://www.mnsu.edu/ emuseum /cultural/religion/
    2. BBC - Religion & Ethics - Religions
      http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/
    3. World Religions and 101 Cults and Sects
      http://www.religion-cults.com/
  12. World Cultures
    1. Exploring Ancient World Cultures
      http://eawc.evansville.edu/ index.htm
    2. British Museum - World Cultures
      http://www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk/explore/world_ cultures.aspx
  13. Research and References
    1. Libraries and Museums
      1. The Encyclopedia of World History
        http://www.bartleby.com/67/
      2. World Civilizations
        http://www.wsu.edu/~ dee /GLOSSARY/ GLOSSARY.HTM
      3. History Central: Amercan History and World History
        http://www.historycentral.com/
      4. World History International Main Contents Page
        http://history-world.org/ mainmenu.htm
      5. Encyclopedia_com - FREE online Encyclopedias and Dictionaries
        http://www.encyclopedia.com/
      6. The Learning Page at the Library of Congress has excellent educator resources.
        http://memory.loc.gov/learn/
      7. The Smithsonian Museum sites are a must see on the web as well.
        http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/educators/
      8. The Internet Public Library is one of the greatest spots on the web for both teachers and students.
        http://www.ipl.org
      9. The Librarians' Index to the Internet is another fine spot on the web for both teachers and students.
        http://www.lii.org
      10. National Archives
        http://www.archives.gov/
      11. PBS
        http://www.pbs.org
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