Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: United Kingdom: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the island country of the United Kingdom in Western Europe.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Tony Blair
Anthony Charles Lynton Blair is a British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1997 to 2007 and Leader of the Labour Party from 1994 to 2007.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: The People's Petition
Fordham University provides the text of a British petition given to the Parliament asking that radical reforms be made.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Nato: United Kingdom
Resource discusses the role of the United Kingdom in NATO's Stabilization Force (SFOR) following the ethnic war in former Yugoslavia.
Other
The Difference Between the United Kingdom, Great Britain, and England
Do you know the difference Between the United Kingdom, Great Britain, and England? This infographic spells out those differences. It also includes a timeline of major events and some ideas for the future.
University of Iowa
University of Iowa: Arts and Life in Africa: Sierra Leone
A record of statistics concerning modern day Sierra Leone, up to 1998. Scroll down to history section to see a brief, but informative description of pre-colonial and post-colonial history for Sierra Leone.
Crown Copyright (UK)
Gov. Uk: British National Space Centre
The official homepage of the British National Space Center.
Other
What the Industrial Revolution Did for Us
This online companion to a television production in the U.K. contains information about the achievements of the Industrial Revolution. Click the Changing Landscape link to view an interactive map showing how the landscape of Great...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Soviet Reaction to Pact
This site from the Fordham University provides a great alternative perspective of the Baghdad Pact and the Central Treaty Organization. This is a statement given by the USSR Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Security in the Near and Middle...
Curated OER
Macmillan/mc Graw Hill: The World, Vol. 1: Changing Ideas: Lesson 6 Quiz
Choose the correct answer for each of the five multiple choice questions to evaluate your comprehension of Great Britain's Industrial Revolution.
Birmingham Museums Trust (UK)
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery: A Very Old Kitchen
Explore kitchen equipment from the Victorian period of late nineteenth century England.
Yale University
Avalon Project: Radio Address by Neville Chamberlain, Prime Minister
Part of the House of Commons documents in which Prime Minister Chamberlain addresses the British people on the state of war with Germany.
CNN
Cnn: World News: 15 Years After Falklands War, British Grip Strong
Brief retrospective on Falklands War with footage from 1982.
Curated OER
Youngzine: Week of 08 06 12: London: Sights and Sounds!
The 2012 Olympics is taking place in London. Unable to make it to the city during the games? Have no fear, we take you on a tour of the sights and sounds of the city in Part 2 of our article of this historic city. Includes video (2...