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Web Links
Periods
AncientExploring Ancient
World Cultures
An excellent gateway published by University of Evansville with geographically
oriented links to such ancient civilizations as the Near East, Greece,
Islam, Europe and others.
Ancient
Northwest Europe
Brown University's tribute to pre-christian Europeans (the Norse, Anglo
Saxons and Celts) who "made many contributions of obvious importance" to
what we know today as Western Civilization.
The Ancient World Web
The grand index of all ancient world websites, search by geography
or subject.
The Ancient
Greek World Index
A comprehensive look at Ancient Greece, topics such as religion, daily
life and economics. Many great images of Greek art from University of Pennslyvania's
collection.
History of
Herodotus
Read the complete writings of Herodotus, a Greek historian who practically
invented the discipline in Western Civilization.
The Seven Wonders of the
Ancient World
A comprehensive site for the classical seven wonders of the world,
plus an interesting collection of wonders that the Ancient Greeks may have
missed.
Medieval
Historical Archives of the
European Communities
This site provides valuable access to documents and images intended
to, among other things, "ensure greater transparency in the functioning
of the European institutions."
The World
of the Vikings
Everything you ever wanted to know about the medieval seafarers, this
site provides an international index of Viking-related research, myths
and merchandise.
Medieval
& Renaissance Europe: Primary Historical Documents
An interesting site with access to countless primary and secondary
documents; the "Early Church Online Encyclopedia" is especially worthwhile.
The
Labyrinth
Georgtown University's catalog of medieval works; search by langauge,
culture (both national and international), and "special topics" in recent
scholarship.
Early
Modern Europe
Age
of the Sun King
Learn about the L'Age d'Or - Baroque france under the rule of Louis
XIV, also known as the Sun King. (Knowledge of French useful, but not required.)
Historical Archives of the European
Communities
This site provides valuable access to documents and images intended
to, among other things, "ensure greater transparency in the functioning
of the European institutions."
Modern
Europe
Historical Archives of the
European Communities
This site provides valuable access to documents and images intended
to, among other things, "ensure greater transparency in the functioning
of the European institutions."
Age of
the Sun King
Learn about the L'Age d'Or - Baroque france under the rule of Louis
XIV, also known as the Sun King. (Knowledge of French useful, but not required.)
The
Irish Potato Famine
An interdisciplinary look at the "complex entity known as the Potato
Famine" that killed millions of Irish, and permanently altered the face
of Ireland and the United States as well.
The Clock: Accounts
of WWI
An exciting account of World War I through the voice of a contemporary
news magazine, The Clock.
WWI Aviation
page
A history of early European aviation, this site also pays tribute to
the "flying aces" of World War I.
The Great War
A profound collection of literature, poetry and art from the era of
the "war to end all wars." Plus numerous connections to other WWI-specific
sites.
The Holocaust
A gateway to a variety of sobering sites on the Holocaust, one of the
greatest tragedies in human history.
History
of Russia
The official site of the Russian tourism office offers political, cultural
and geographic history fo Russia from the age of the Tsar to the recently
fallen Soviet Union.
The
Victorian Web
Explore the history, literature, art and architecture of the "second
English rennaisance" under the nineteenth century reign of Queen Victoria.
Russia on the Web
An interdisciplinary site of Russia's history devoted to building "understanding
and working relationships between Russia and the West."
Sir Francis Drake
Crack open the mystery and confusion surrounding the "Famous Voyage"
that took Sir Francis Drake around the world in the sixteenth century.
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