Ducksters
Ducksters: World War Ii History: Battle of Britain for Kids
Kids learn about the history of the Battle of Britain during World War II. Germany bombs England and London for months.
Other
National Gallery, London: Take One Picture History
Looking for creative ways to incorporate art into other school subjects? Here are some unique for teaching history through art and vice versa.
Project Gutenberg
Project Gutenberg: The London and Country Brewer (1736)
The text of a publication from 1736 on the practice of brewing beer.
University College London
University College London: Internet Resources on Croatia
All the information you need about Croatia can be found here. Links include such subjects as culture and society, government, and economics.
University College London
University College London: Internet Resources on Slovenia
Use this site to gain access to historical links, government links, and cultural links on Slovenia.
University College London
University College London: Internet Resources on Finland
A lot of information is at your fingertips on this site. You cannot miss this if you are researching Finland!
Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum, London, England
Great site providing a "Quickindex" to find various resources. Also included are links to more information on this museum.
University College London
University College London:digital Egypt for Universities: Games in Ancient Egypt
Artifacts of games and game pieces from Predynastic Egypt and later. Click on the game to see many pieces from that game. Some commentary describing the finds.
University College London
University College London: Internet Resources on Poland
A complete look at the country of Poland from the School of Slavonic and East European Studies. There are links to government officials information, elections, news, and culture. An excellent resource for your research on Poland.
Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation
History Is Fun: Life at Jamestown [Pdf]
An extensive collection of resources for learning about the colony of Jamestown. Includes essays, lesson plans, biographies, the economics of tobacco, information about laws, leadership, and a culminating project where students design a...
University College London
Univ. College London: Digital Egypt: Burial Customs in Early Dynastic Egypt
Find out about burial customs in the Early Dynastic period in Egypt. Click on each picture to see additional pictures and read more information of each aspect of the burial. Many hyperlinks to other places in this interesting website.
University College London
University College London: Digital Egypt: Burial Customs
This comprehensive website offers discussion and pictures of burial customs in Egypt from Pre-Dynastic times through Islamic Egypt. Hyperlinks to much more information within the site.
University College London
Univ. College London: Digital Egypt: Burial Customs of Predynastic Egypt
Pictures of items found in pre-dynastic burial sites. Click on a picture and you are taken to several more of the same type. Not much commentary, but lots of examples of burial items.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "Like Argus of the Ancient Times" by Jack London
Text of the short story "Like Argus of the Ancient Times" by Jack London. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
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National Gallery, London: Take One Picture Art & Design
Need some art project ideas? Here are a few from the National Gallery in London. Most of these ideas center around a particular artwork from history. Great student examples with only brief explanations.
Other
Tower of London Kids Tour
Tour the Tower of London with Reginald Raven. He will guide you through the site and explain the history of this fascinating landmark. Stops on the tour include Tower Bridge, the moat, and to White Tower.
Open Library of the Internet Archive
Open Library: The Famous and Remarkable History of Sir Richard Whittington
This ebook version of Unknown author's The Famous And Remarkable History Of Sir Richard Whittington, Three Times Lord-Mayor Of London has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized...
Other
Who's Who in San Francisco: Jack London
Interesting biography. Includes picture and links to his works and other notable sites.
BBC
Bbc History: British History: Tudors: Anne Boleyn and the Downfall of Her Family
This six-part article describes the rise and fall of Anne Boleyn, the first English queen to be publicly executed by her husband, Henry VIII. Five hundred years after her death, her tragic tale is still the subject of historians and the...
BBC
Bbc History: British History: Civil War: Wren and Saint Paul's Cathedral
Drawings of and background information on the designs, by English architect Christopher Wren, for rebuilding Saint Paul's after the Great Fire destroyed the existing structure (Old Saint Paul's) in 1666.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: William Shakespeare: Henry V
This informative site features links to teaching resources for Shakespeare's history play Henry V. Includes lesson plans, a classic James Agee review of the film version, and the like.
Shakespeare Globe Trust
Shakespeare's Globe: History of the Original Globe
This article explains how the original Globe theater came to be when James Burbage and his two sons bought a plot of land near a rival theater and sold shares to some of the actors. Shakespeare bought a share. In 1613 a stage cannon...
University of Michigan
University of Michigan: Notes on Shakespeare's Henry V
This site from the University of Michigan provides notes on Shakespeare's "Henry V"; includes general information concerning the play and William Shakespeare, history background for the play, text of the play, and Shakespeare on the Web.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: William Shakespeare: Richard Iii
Delve into the world of Shakepear's history of "Richard III." The content of this site includes links to lesson plans, activities, study guides, and more.