This is the category where you will find links to sites which are about multiple eras of history.
Recommended Resources
Travel back in time and be a part of history. Includes biographical sketches; timelines; amazing Americans; America's pastimes, sports and hobbies; movies and songs from the past; and other interesting facts.
http://www.americaslibrary.gov
Provides free access through the internet to written and spoken words, sound recordings, still and moving images, prints, maps, and sheet music that document the American experience; chronicles historical events, people, places and ideas in America.
http://memory.loc.gov/
American Merchant Marine at War
The American Merchant Marine at War website is dedicated to the mariners and their shipmates who died in service during all wars, whether it may be on the Revolutionary War, WWII, Korea or Vietnam. The website is a great resource for those who wants to take a trip down to the U.S. merchant marine history for it provides all sort of information about Merchant Marine. The website also features medals, insignia, posters, ships and shipyards, books, articles, quotes and other related features.
http://www.usmm.org
The American Presidency Project is an academic study project based at the University of California, Santa Barbara. The project seeks to understand and study the role of President in American life. The website also has an extensive document archive with executive orders, state of the union addresses and other presidential materials.
http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/
The Aukland War Memorial Museum informs people of how New Zealand developed over time. In addition to information about New Zealand's participation in the World Wars, you can also learn about Maori culture here. The website also has resources for students interested in learning more about New Zealand's history.
http://www.aucklandmuseum.com
Documenting the American South is a cultural resource for those interested in the history, culture and literature of the US south. Provided by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, this website provides information on political leaders, writers and others who lived in the southern states.
http://docsouth.unc.edu/
History information website that covers several periods of history – everything from ancient to the twentieth century. You can also find historical information on the American civil war and the Old West here. The site also provides historical photos.
http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com
Provides original historical documents and supports a community of people that are passionate about history related topics. The website holds a wide collection of documents that ranges from the revolutionary war, civil war, WWI and WWII to US presidents to historical newspapers and naturalization documents. The site allows its members to discover, interact and share historical resources from the world's greatest archives.
http://www.footnote.com
An educational resource designed to help students learn more about American history. You can find syllabi here to help structure your learning or inspire to set up a new course if you are a teacher. The website also has more than 1,000 primary documents for you to consult.
http://historymatters.gmu.edu/
History Net is a website provided by the publisher of History Magazine. The site has plenty of interesting history themed features including history quizzes, articles on American history, World War Two and other subjects. You can find details on the Weider history group of magazines here.
http://www.historynet.com
The History World website is a resource that makes history understandable. One of the website's main features timelines which makes it easy to get understand the sweep of history. You can also find resources on different aspects of world history such as Alexander the Great, Asian history and Australia.
http://www.historyworld.net
The History Channel's official website. Find out about upcoming programs dealing with history that you can watch on television, including programs about mysteries of history, political and historical figures, military events, the history of culture and more.
http://www.history.com/
The Hyper History website provides plenty of information on history, including charts that make it easier to understand the grand sweep of the past. Covering three thousand years of world history, this publication has broad coverage. You can also find time lines for hundreds of important people if you prefer a more personal perspective on history.
http://www.hyperhistory.com
Institute for Historical Review
The Institute for Historical Review is a public interest publishing and research center based in the United States. It strives to make history understandable to the public. You can find issues of the Institute's journal as well as books here. The site also has an audio archive of radio programs on history.
http://www.ihr.org
National Women's History Project
The National Women's History Project (NWHP) is a historical project dedicated to recovering and telling the history of women. Based in California, you can find out more about women's history month and purchase items from the Project's shop. The website also has a blog to keep you updated with the Project's successes.
http://www.nwhp.org/
Our Roots is a Canadian history website that helps you learn about the history of local communities across the country. Combining the resources of a school, library and archive, you can find digital photos, historical texts and other resources to help you learn about Canada's past.
http://www.ourroots.ca/
The Parallel History Project is a scholarly research endeavor based on recently declassified NATO documents. The project brings together archivists, historians and other experts in the history of the Cold War to better understand this period of the twentieth century. The website also has information on the project's conferences.
http://www.php.isn.ethz.ch/
Presidents of the United States provides an online resource for information about presidential history. The site lists cabinet members, election results, and important dates and events for each president. You can also browse the indices of names and topics for points of interest, such as the shortest inaugural speech and the youngest president, and find links to historical documents and audio and video clips.
http://www.potus.com
The National Maritime Historical Society is an American group that studies the history of ships and other aspects of maritime history. You read about the group's active preservation program from this site – it has preserved a number of historic ships. You can also donate money to the organization here.
http://www.seahistory.org
This website provides historical information about the South Pole and Antarctica. You can find histories of the various explorers who have visited the area. One of the website's distinctive features is the discussion of South Pole mail, letters and postal practices. This section will be particularly of interest to stamp collectors.
http://www.south-pole.com/
The Tax History Project is a public service that helps people learn about the history of US public finance. The site has articles on how taxes have changed over time and images on the history of US taxes. You can also find the tax returns of the US president on the site.
http://www.taxhistory.org
The World Monuments Fund is a cultural organization in New York that preserves some of humanity's most important heritage. You can also find a list of the world's most endangered monuments such as Tepe Narenj, Brener Synagogue, Hershel Island, Mohammad Ali House and more. Armed with this knowledge, you will be equipped to contribute to the fight to preserve monuments.
http://www.wmf.org
