University College London
U. College London: Internet Resources on Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
At this site there are many links to different subjects like elections, history, and culture on Macedonia.
University College London
University College London: Internet Resources on Bulgaria
All the resources you need can be accessed from this site about Bulgaria. Information on culture and society, history, and economics can be found here, along with many others.
University College London
University College London: Internet Resources on Hungary
A site from the SSEES Library that gives a complete overview of Hungary. Links include government and official information, election info, culture and society, and history. A great resource about Hungary.
University College London
University College London: Guide to Resources on Belarus
Everything you need to get on Belarus is right here! This resources has links to the history, economics, cities, and more.
Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation
History Is Fun: Life at Jamestown [Pdf]
A 16-page history of the establishment and growth of the colony of Jamestown. Covers the early challenges, the starving time, the Virginia Company, the conflict with Powhatan, the beginnings of the tobacco economy, the introduction of...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Great Fire of London
[Free Registration/Login Required] A largely pictorial flipchart about the Great Fire of London which includes a cloze procedure exercise on the events that happened.
The History Cat
The History Cat: The London Blitz
Describes the events leading up to the onslaught of bombing against London, England, and what it was like for those who experienced it. Germany's attention only shifted when it began invading the USSR.
National Archives (UK)
What Happened in the Fire of London?
A great lesson plan on the use of primary documents focusing on the "Great Fire" in London, England which occurred in 1666. There are actual copies of such documents as maps, lists of people living on the street where the fire started...
A&E Television
History.com: The Modern Summer Olympic Games: A Timeline
Modern Olympic history is full of heart-thumping victories and painful defeats. But a look back at the 28 Summer Games that have taken place since 1896 also offer a snapshot of geopolitics, a shift in women's rights and the state of...
A&E Television
History.com: 8 Astounding Moments in Women's Olympic Gymnastics
From Olga Korbut's famous flip to Kerri Strug's vault landing to Simone Biles' multiple golds, see the feats that wowed the world. Women's gymnastics has been an official sport in the Summer Olympics since 1928, when the first female...
Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation
History Is Fun: The Virginia Company of London [Pdf]
A one-page description of the Virginia Company of London.
The History Cat
The History Cat: World History: World War Ii
Learn about World War II history. Topics include Germany under the Nazis, appeasing Hitler, the Blitzkrieg, the bombing of London, and Berlin during the Cold War.
University College London
University College London: Internet Resources on Russia and the Cis
An outstanding site that gives a complete look at Russia. Links to information about the culture, society, history, language, government, elections, economics, and literature. Some sites are in Russian.
National Archives (UK)
National Gallery, London: Black Presence in National Gallery Paintings
To celebrate Black History Month, this special feature looks at the different ways in which black people have been represented in National Gallery paintings and uncovers more hidden histories.
Ibis Communications
Eyewitness to History: London Celebrates Ve Day, 1945
Read the description of the celebrations in London on V-E Day in May, 1945. In addition, listen to the radio broadcast of the surrender of Germay.
Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation
History Is Fun: Company Charters and Challenges [Pdf]
When the Virginia Company of London began planning for its new colony in Virginia in 1607, leaders developed a 'wish list.' Over a period of seventeen years, King James I granted several charters to the Company, establishing an English...
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: John Blair 1732 1800
Scion of a prominent Virginia family, Blair was born at Williamsburg in 1732. He was the son of John Blair, a colonial official and nephew of James Blair, founder and first president of the College of William and Mary. Signer Blair...
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: George Read 1733 1798
Read's mother was the daughter of a Welsh planter, and his Dublin-born father a landholder of means. Soon after George's birth in 1733 near the village of North East in Cecil County, MD, his family moved to New Castle, DE, where the...
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: John Rutledge 1739 1800
John Rutledge, elder brother of Edward Rutledge, signer of the Declaration of Independence, was born into a large family at or near Charleston, SC, in 1739. He received his early education from his father, an Irish immigrant and...
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: John Dickinson 1732 1808 (2)
Dickinson, "Penman of the Revolution," was born in 1732 at Crosiadore estate, near the village of Trappe in Talbot County, MD. He was the second son of Samuel Dickinson, the prosperous farmer, and his second wife, Mary (Cadwalader)...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Colonial Economy
Whatever early colonial prosperity there was resulted from trapping and trading in furs. In addition, the fishing industry was a primary source of wealth in Massachusetts. But throughout the colonies, people relied primarily on small...
BBC
Bbc: History: Women's Rights in Victorian England
Play this game to learn about women's cultural status in Victorian England, and learn about the progress of women's rights during the time of Queen Victoria's reign. Archived.
Library and Archives Canada
The "Four Indian Kings"
This exhibit focuses on four Iroquois leaders who went to London to meet Queen Anne in 1710 and caused quite a stir in London society. Each of the Iroquois had their portrait done while in England. This resource is archived, and not...
University College London
University College London: Internet Resources on Slovakia
An online resource for all of your research on Slovakia. The site has information on history, culture, society, and cities can be found here, among others.