World Wide Web Links About History
- African Americans
- Native Americans
- Calendars
- Documents
- Images
- Ohio
- Ohio Counties
- Ohio Cities
- Ohio Special Interest
- Special Interest
- Television
- U.S. History
- World History
- Women
African Americans
| Name | URL | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Black History Quest | http://blackquest.com/link.htm | A Web portal to African American history and culture resources |
| Gateway to African-American History | http://usinfo.state.gov/usa/blackhis/ | A gateway to news about African American history from the U.S. Department of State |
| Encyclopędia Britannica Guide to Black History | http://blackhistory.eb.com/ | Timeline, encyclopedia articles, and Web links related to Black history |
| The African American Experience in Ohio, 1850-1920 | http://dbs.ohiohistory.org/africanam/ | Experiences (1850-1920) in the words of Ohio's African-Americans that lived them |
Native Americans
| Name | URL | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Native American History | http://cobalt.lang.osaka-u.ac.jp/~krkvls/history.htm | A Web portal to sites related to American Indian history |
| Smithsonian Native American Resources | http://www.si.edu/resource/faq/nm | Links to exhibitions, readings, and other resources related to Native American history and culture |
| Maps of Native American Lands, Current Places, and History | http://www.kstrom.net/isk/maps/historical.html | Colorful maps depicting American Indian history and culture |
Calendars
| Name | URL | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Calendar: A History | http://www.timekeepers.org/calendar.htm | A brief history of the Western calendar and clock |
| Historic Events and Birth-Dates | http://www.scopesys.com/today/ | A listing of historical events for the current date |
Documents
| Name | URL | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Core Documents of U.S. Democracy | http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/locators/coredocs/ | Links to the text of historically significant U.S. documents from the U.S. Government Printing Office |
| Documents For The Study Of American History | http://www.ku.edu/carrie/docs/amdocs_index.html | An extensive list of links to significant historical documents dating to the 15th century |
| US National Archives & Records Administration | http://www.archives.gov/index.html | Home page for the U.S. National Archives & Records Administration |
| Documents in Law, History and Diplomacy | http://www.yale.edu/lawweb/avalon/avalon.htm | Historical documents (18th century) from the Yale University Law School |
| U.S. Founding Documents | http://www.law.emory.edu/FEDERAL/ | U.S. documents from the Emory University School of Law |
| US Historical Documents | http://www.law.ou.edu/hist/ | Historical documents (13th century) from the University of Oklahoma School of Law |
Images
| Name | URL | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| American Memory | http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/ammemhome.html | The site offers more than 7 million digital items from more than 100 historical collections | National History Day | http://www.nationalhistoryday.org/ | An exciting academic enrichment program that helps students learn about historical issues, ideas, people, and events |
Ohio
| Name | URL | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Evolution of Ohio | http://www.oplin.lib.oh.us/products/build/ | A look at the history, migration patterns, economy, and population of the various land tracts that eventually became Ohio |
| Ohio Defined | http://www.oplin.lib.oh.us/products/ohiodefined/ | Basic information about Ohio |
| Ohio Memory | http://www.ohiomemory.org/ | Scrapbook of primary sources related to Ohio history |
| Ohio Historical Society | http://www.ohiohistory.org/ | Home page of the Ohio Historical Society |
| Ohio History Central | http://www.ohiohistorycentral.org/ | An online encyclopedia of Ohio history |
| Ohio History Is Alive! | http://www.noacsc.org/ohiohist/ | Links to local histories and to other Ohio related Web sites |
| Discover Ohio | http://www.oplin.lib.oh.us/index.cfm?ID=3-58 | Thousand of links to information about Ohio from the Ohio Public Library Information Network |
| Buckeye Chronicles | http://www.lkwdpl.org/buckeye/index.html | A compendium of facts about Ohio history |
| Ohio History Network | http://www.scioto.org/OhioHistory/ | Web portal to information about counties, locations, migrations, and so on |
Ohio Counties
Ohio Cities
Ohio Special Interest
| Name | URL | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| History of the Anti-Saloon League | http://www.wpl.lib.oh.us/AntiSaloon/history/ | A history of the Anti-Saloon League from 1893 to 1933 |
| History of the Ohio National Guard | http://www.ohionationalguard.com/history.asp | A brief history of the Ohio National Guard |
| Geologic History of Western Ohio | http://content.ag.ohio-state.edu/dmr/coal/coal_history.html | Maps and written information about rock formations in Ohio from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources |
| History of Ohio Sheriffs | http://www.buckeyesheriffs.org/history.html | Histories of the office of sheriff, in general, and the office of sheriff in Ohio |
| History of the Ohio Treasury | http://www.ohiotreasurer.org/t-hist.htm | A brief history of the Ohio treasury from the Ohio Treasurer's office |
| Hopewell Culture National Historical Park | http://www.nps.gov/hocu/ | Information about the Hopewell Culture from the Hopewell National Park Web site |
| History of the League of Women Voters of Ohio | http://www.lwvohio.org/history.htm | A brief history of the League of Women Voters of Ohio |
| Ohio History of 4-H | http://ohioline.osu.edu/4h-fact/0001.html | A brief history of the 4-H Club which was founded in Ohio |
| Ohio in the Civil War | http://www.ohiocivilwar.com/ | A Web portal to infromation about the Civil War |
| Ohio Senate History | http://www.senate.state.oh.us/history/ | A brief history of the Ohio State Senate |
| Ohio Biography | http://www.ohiobio.org/ | Biographies of famous Ohioans |
| Famous Ohioans | http://www.oplin.lib.oh.us/products/PPF/ohioans/ | Biographies, reading lists, WWW links, and games about famous Ohio astronauts, Indians, inventors, U.S. Presidents, and women. Games require Shockwave plug-in |
| The Ohio Dry Campaign of 1918 | http://www.cohums.ohio-state.edu/history/ohiodry/ | A history of Ohio's involvement in the prohibition movement of 1918 |
| The Olde Forester's History of Southeastern Ohio | http://www.users.hockinghills.net/~conway/INDEX.HTML | Information about the history and natural history of Southeastern Ohio based on the research of Emmett A. Conway, Sr. |
| The Temperance Movement in Westerville History | http://www.wpl.lib.oh.us/ | A brief history of the Temperance Movement in Westerville, Ohio |
| Timeline of Ohio's Prehistoric People | http://www.oplin.lib.oh.us/products/flint/people/timeline.html | An interactive timeline of Ohio's prehistoric people |
| Vaudeville in Ohio | http://online.sfsu.edu/~hl/v.html | A history of vaudville shows and performers at the Chicago Opera House location: Chicago Junction, Ohio (former name of Willard, Ohio) from August 1903 to January 1912 |
| Women in Ohio History | http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ridge/3774/ | This page is devoted to women that have made/or are now making a contribution to our country and also have a connection to the state of Ohio |
Special Interest
| Name | URL | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Copyright Timeline | http://arl.cni.org/info/frn/copy/timeline.html | A history of the copyright law in the United states |
| History of Space Exploration | http://www.solarviews.com/eng/history.htm | History of Space Exploration |
| Popular Songs in American History | http://www.contemplator.com/america/ | American Folk and Traditional Music with Lyrics, Midi Files, Tune Information and History behind the folksongs and ballads. With folksongs arranged by time period |
| Their Stamp on History | http://www.stamponhistory.com/ | Their Stamp on History is an educational Web site exploring the lives of important historical people through their pictures on postage stamps |
| Veterans History Project | http://www.loc.gov/folklife/vets/ | Motivated by the urgent need to collect the stories and experiences of war veterans while they are still among us, the U.S. Congress created the Veterans History Project in October 2000. |
| History Timelines on the Web ... The History Beat | http://history.searchbeat.com/ | A Web portal to significant movements and events in U.S. history |
Television
| Name | URL | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| TV History - The First 75 Years | http://www.tvhistory.tv/ | Learn about the history of TV-set design, development and marketing. |
| History Channel | http://www.historychannel.com/ | A guide to broadcast programs and Web content produced by the History Channel |
| History Channel International | http://www.historyinternational.com/ | A guide to broadcast programs and Web content produced by the History Channel International |
| PBS - History | http://www.pbs.org/neighborhoods/history/ | A guide to broadcast programs and Web content produced by PBS |
U.S. History
| Name | URL | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| refdesk.com | http://www.refdesk.com/ | A comprehensive, all-purpose reference site |
| Footnotes to History | http://www.buckyogi.addr.com/footnotes/ | Information about the nations you didn't learn about in school |
| History Buff Home Page | http://www.historybuff.com/ | A historical reference of press coverage from the 16th to 20th century. Take a trip to the past and find out how historical events were covered in the press |
| History, Education and Culture | http://www.state.gov/history/ | Historical information from the U.S. Department of state |
| History, Education and Culture | http://www.state.gov/history/ | Historical information from the U.S. Department of state |
| National Museum of American History Home | http://americanhistory.si.edu/ | Homepage for the Smitsonian's National Museum of American History. Includes virtual exhibits and a timeline of American history |
| Outline of American History - Contents | http://usinfo.state.gov/usa/infousa/facts/history/toc.htm | An Outline of American History is one of the oldest continuing publications of the United States Information Agency (USIA) |
| Real History Archives Home Page | http://www.realhistoryarchives.com/index.htm | A site dedicated to presenting conspiracy theories and alternative views of historical events |
| Smithsonian Institution | http://www.si.edu/ | A guide to the Smithsonian's museums and exhibits |
| The History Guide | http://www.historyguide.org/ | The purpose of The History Guide is to better prepare yourself for your history classes and to make your time in class more enjoyable and proficient |
| ushistory.org | http://www.ushistory.org/ | Topics focus on early American history |
World History
| Name | URL | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| History Home | http://www.wadsworth.com/history_d/ | A portal to history resources on the Internet |
| Yahoo! Arts Humanities History | http://dir.yahoo.com/Arts/Humanities/History/ | Web portal to numerous history topics |
| Japanese History | http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e641.html | Good chronology of Japanese history |
| Migrations in History | http://educate.si.edu/migrations/start.html | Migrations in History explores the nature and complexity of the movement of peoples, cultures, ideas, and objects. |
| The Roman Empire | http://www.roman-empire.net/ | A comprehensive history of the Roman Empire |
| World History | http://www.hyperhistory.com/ | Over 2,000 files covering the events and people of over 3,000 years of world history |
| World History Archives | http://www.hartford-hwp.com/archives/ | Links to documents related to world and U.S. history |
| World History Attitudes and Events | http://www.fsmitha.com/ | Essays about world history topics from the ancient world to the 20th century |
| HistoryCentral.com History's Home on the Internet | http://www.multied.com/ | The core of the site is our timeline of world history covering the major events in world history from the dawn of civilization to 1999. Links to other sites on the web as well as other resources on the site are presented in the right margin of the pages |
| InfoPlease History and Government | http://www.infoplease.com/history.html | A comprehensive almanac of world and U.S. history and government |
| The History Place | http://www.historyplace.com/ | Features timelines and exhibits about world and U.S. history |
| TheHistoryNet: Where history Lives on the Web | http://history.about.com/ | Provides lively, interesting narratives and clear insights into the significant people, events and places of the past |
Women
| Name | URL | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Women's History in America | http://www.wic.org/misc/history.htm | Essays and biographies about women's history in America |
| Women In American History | http://www.britannica.com/women/ | Timeline, encyclopedia articles, and Web links related to women's history |
| WWWomen Search Directory History | http://wwwomen.com/category/histor1.html | Large list of links to articles about women's history |
