Ancient History

Ancient Egyptian Culture

Info on daily life in ancient Egypt, the military, hieroglyphs, religion, maps & more

The Greeks: Crucible of Civilization
This site presents an introduction to ancient Greek history, culture, politics, art, and warfare. There is a detailed timeline covering 1200 B.C. to 337 B.C. The Greeks Interactive contains an interactive map, information about life in Athens, and ancient Greek language lessons. The Acropolis Experience includes a film clip about the Parthenon. Use the site index for easier navigation. Educational resources are also included.
 

The Parthian Empire

A searchable history of this ancient Persian empire. Its boundaries covered all of contemporary Iran and portions of Iraq, Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Information is provided about their calendar and rulers, with a timeline of ancient world events. Also included is information about geography (many maps), art and culture, numismatics (many photos, including coins issued by Rome about Parthia).
 

Middle East

The Ottomans

Features illustrated essays on topics including military campaigns, Ottoman sultans, harems, and calligraphy. Also includes maps, a glossary, a chronology, and a bibliography.

Europe

The British Isles

Celtic Art & Cultures

Searchable database of images; historical maps and timelines; brief articles on Celtic design; special topics such as Celtic crosses, the Hochdorf burial, and Irish monasteries; and a Celtic vocabulary list. Warning: The site was designed for users with a high-speed network connection and current Web browsers and plug-ins

Gathering the Jewels/Casglu'r Tlysau: The Website for Welsh Cultural History
This website about Welsh history provides "over 20,000 images of objects, books, letters, aerial photographs and other items from museums, libraries and record offices in Wales." Searchable; or browse by county in Wales or by subjects such as agriculture, industry, arts, religion, politics, education, transportation, domestic life, and war.

ThamesPilot
"Collection of images and documents that chart the rich history of the River Thames, from source to sea." Features themed collections, such as riverside pubs, the river in art, working along the river, and "a trip down the Thames in words and pictures". Also includes a timeline gallery (1000 to the 21st century) and links to places to visit.

Medieval Europe

The Medieval Page

Links to resources on a variety of topics

Rennaissance

Medici Archive
Established by Grand Duke Cosimo I in 1569, the archive consists of nearly 3 million letters that offer a "panorama of two-hundred years of human history, as told in the words of the people most immediately involved." This developing, searchable project contains Arts & Humanities, including antiquities, art, books, coins, drawings, maps, medicine, music, theater, and more; Jewish History (religion and culture); and the history of Costume and Textiles. Documents in Italian, with English translations.

Age of Reason

Eighteenth Century Resources

Includes art, architecture, literature, science & mathematics; focuses mostly on Britain, but contains some resources from other countries

19th Century

The Victorian Web

Politics, science, literature, places & more

The Official Website of the British Monarchy

Contains history of the British Monarchy, the Royal Family, etc.

20th Century

Learning about the Holocaust through Art
A "resource about the art of the Holocaust for researchers, educators, students and the wider public." Explore , containing the art works, is the heart of the site. It is browsable by artist and location and searchable by keyword, title, artist, or place. There are brief biographies of the artists and histories of the camps and ghettos. Learn provides a teacher's guide, student activities, and resources.

Government Views of D-Day 1944
This bibliography features annotated links to Web pages about the D-Day invasion of World War II on June 6, 1944. Subjects include air operations, art and D-Day, the German view, naval operations, photographs, personal histories, and even the message drafted by General Eisenhower in case the D-Day invasion failed.