History, in brief, is the humanity which explains the human condition based on the chronological record of significant events and their related causes.
Internet-based subject gateway to scholarly relevant information in history, maintained at the State and University Library at Göttingen, Germany. Searchable by subject and by source type. http://www.historyguide.de/
Examines the background history that is needed to understand the major economic and political problems in the world today. http://www.historyexplained.com
Directory of sites covering American, ancient, world and modern history, social studies, reference sources, study tips and related resources. http://members.aol.com/TeacherNet/
An extensive set of collections of public domain and copy-permitted historical texts, maps, and articles on a wide variety of historical areas and subjects. Compiled by Prof. Paul Halsall at Fordham University. http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/
Describes world history in interconnecting narratives and illustrated timelines. You can search for events by theme, place and year. Edited by Bamber Gascoigne. http://www.historyworld.net/
Indexes the best history content on the net, including material in History World, from which it evolved. Also offers a toolbar with history search and timeline of world history. http://www.oceanindex.net/
This site provides articles, links, and other resources related to historiography and historical methodology, as well as philosophy of history. http://www.lemmingland.com/under.htm
Source for history, original content, including multimedia exhibits, as well as links to other sites. Topics include world history, American history, and current events. http://www.historywiz.com/
Aspires to put news in historical context by publishing articles written by historians on current events topics. Published by the Center for History and New Media at George Mason University. http://hnn.us/
Aims to create a network for exchanging historical information. Information about computer database program for historical research, writing and cataloging; advice on organizing materials; and links to mostly-US research resources. http://www.history.la.ca.us/
Extensive University of Kansas-maintained directory of history resources, sorted into research methods, topics, eras and epochs, and regions. http://vlib.iue.it/history/
Gallery of reconstructed portraits of key figures from world history, without anachronisms, respecting contemporary style, and based on historical sources. http://www.reportret.info/
Research on history, geography and logistics of communication, pilgrimage, and trade routes of Eurasia and Africa 10,000 BCE to circa 1820 CE. http://www.ciolek.com/owtrad.html
Blog that features all aspects of world history. Sites dealing with any historical issue or topic are possible future posts. Also includes sites which discuss teaching history. http://world-history-blog.blogspot.com/
Provides a history of every country in the world. Includes an overview as well as more detailed historical information. Based on content from the US State Department with new material added. http://www.historyofnations.net/
Available as both a timeline and index. Includes survey of history, culture, and ideas with readings, period introductions, and articles. Created by the History Department at Whitworth College. http://www.whitworth.edu/academic/Department/Core/Classes/CO250/
Provides an overview of Western history from ancient Sumeria to World War Two, including profiles of major figures, timelines, photos, and interactive features. http://www.history-world.org/
