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DoHistory

Explore the process of piecing together the lives of ordinary people in the past. It is an experimental, interactive case study based on the research that went into the book and film A Midwife's Tale, which were both based upon the remarkable 200 year old diary of midwife/healer Martha Ballard. Learn basic skills and techniques for interpreting fragments that survive from any period in history.

eHistory - Ohio State University

Our collection of primary sources, documentary material, online books and reviews offers a window into the past for students and scholars of history.

Heritage America's-Today in Heritage History

A lighter look at the day in Heritage History

Historical Marker Database

Public history cast in metal, carved on stone, or embedded in resin

Historical Text Archive

Transcribed online versions of historical texts from around the world.

History Buff

History Channel

How-to History

How-to History is here to help historians. We explain events, concepts, things, themes and sources to help with the practice of researching, writing and teaching history. Each ‘How-to’ is a short guide of under a thousand words which directs you to further resources.

HyperHistory Online

Paul Halsall/Fordham University: Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Collections of public domain and copy-permitted historical texts for educational purposes.

Primarily History

From Patricia McPherson, a reference librarian at Stonehill College in Easton Massachusetts. This blog in an effort to provide students with ready access to collections of digitzed primary source sites. The blog allows students to search the growing list of 200-plus sites by keyword or historical era. The blog also provides access to a Delcious site where viewers can review my list of primary source bookmarks.

The History Net

Where History Lives on the Web.

The History Place

The People History

A family friendly modern history timeline that includes information on prices, events and popular culture over the last 80 years.

TOTA | Connecting People Through Culture

Traditions of the Ancestors (TOTA) provides a virtual archive and community that brings to life the wisdom, history, traditions and stories from ancient to modern-day cultures throughout the world. Learn more about your ancestors by exploring the times, places, people and events that shaped their lives. Share your own stories, participate in groups and discussions, and join us in connecting through culture.

UNT Department of History: Internet Resources for Historians

World History Archives

WWW-VL: World History Index and History Central Catalogue | The World Wide Virtual Library