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Smithsonian Natural History Web: African Voices
http://www.mnh.si.edu/africanvoices
Online exhibit from the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History featuring information and graphics that explore different elements of African history. There are historical topics outlining major events and periods, as well as a thematic gallery covering issues like wealth in Africa. This site is very professionally designed and is navigable by a simple menu along the bottom of the screen.
Subjects:   African History  

Ancient Mesopotamia: This History, Our History
http://mesopotamia.lib.uchicago.edu
An online exhibit from the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago, this site provides an introduction to all aspects of Mesopotamian civilization. Includes an interactive section for the examination of artifacts as well as lesson plans and activities for teachers.
Subjects:   Ancient History  

Asia: Country Studies
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/continent_asia.html
This site (maintained by the Library of Congress) provides a concise history for each of the countries in Asia from their beginnings to the contemporary modern states plus analysis of the social, economic and political systems.
Subjects:   Asian & Pacific History  

U.S Congress
http://bioguide.congress.gov/biosearch/biosearch.asp
This is a searchable database (by name) for biographical data about U.S. Congress members from 1774 to the present. Brief biographies are followed by lists of additional resources.
Subjects:   Biography  

Biography.Com
http://www.biography.com
From the Biography Channel, this site provides brief biographies of over 25,000 people. Includes "Featured Exhibits" on topics such as Black History Month and Womens History.
Subjects:   Biography  

Nobelprize.org
http://nobelprize.org/
A complete list of Nobel prize winners produced by The Nobel Foundation that includes interviews, biographies or autobiographies.
Subjects:   Biography  

Who2
http://www.who2.com
Guide to basic facts about famous people. It contains also links to longer biographies. The interesting Curious Collections of famous people contains information about people who share something in common. You may search the site using its internal search engine or browse alphabetically by name.
Subjects:   Biography  

History of the Monarchy
http://www.royal.gov.uk/HistoryoftheMonarchy/HistoryoftheMonarchy.aspx
A history of the royal families of England, Scotland, and the U.K. Provides overviews of periods and families, as well as profiles of individual rulers. From the official site of the British monarchy.
Subjects:   European History  

History Guide
http://www.historyguide.org
A collection of lectures on European history from ancient times to 20th century from various American Universities and Colleges. Resources are organized by broad time period with tables of contents for more specific topics. It is an excellent aid to students and professionals that includes a study guide, the definition of history, and links for historians.
Subjects:   European History  

Conquistadors
http://www.pbs.org/conquistadors
It follows the paths of four 16 century conquistadors - Cortes, Pizarro, Cabeza de Vaca and Orellana - describing their expeditions and providing resources on a variety of subtopics. Made by PBS, the site is highly illustrated with maps, drawing and letters and is navigated through a graphical menu on the left.
Subjects:   Latin American & Caribbean History  

Ottomans.org
http://www.theottomans.org
Site devoted to the mediterranean empire, lasting from the late 13th century to 1923, with well laid out information on the history, the campaigns, the army, the family, and the culture. Contains a concise chronology in the form of a timeline and forum where you can share your works and thoughts with others.
Subjects:   Middle Eastern History  

The Middle East
http://www.albany.edu/history/middle-east
Provided by the Department of History of University at Albany this site is a great collection of links for people interested in Middle East history. It also covers regional information, maps, politics and society.
Subjects:   Middle Eastern History  

American Memory
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/ammemhome.html
The Library of Congress provides access to their historical collections for the National Digital Library. The collections are multimedia including digitized documents, photographs, maps, recorded sound, and moving pictures.
Subjects:   U.S. History  

Chronology of US Historical Documents
http://www.law.ou.edu/hist
A comprehensive list of mostly internal links to U.S. historical documents from pre-colonial era to present time. Chronologically organized and easy to use. Provided by the University of Oklahoma.
Subjects:   U.S. History  

Digital History
http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu
An excellent website on American history providing resource guides, an online textbook, an encyclopedia, biographies, essays, an interactive timeline, primary sources and more. Hosted by the University of Houston, this site features a useful graphical site map plus a comprehensive menu bar.
Subjects:   U.S. History  

American Journeys
http://www.americanjourneys.org
A collection of documents pertaining to the colonization of the American continents, from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Wisconsin Historical Society. Documents are arranged into chronological order. You can find works about specific explorers, expeditions, or geographic areas by using the internal search engine. After finding a specific document you can view it or make a further search inside the document using the same search engine. It has also a searchable collection of images.
Subjects:   U.S. History  

Lewis and Clark Expedition
http://www.pbs.org/lewisandclark
The Expedition was one of the most important explorations in U.S. history. PBS maintains this searchable site based in large part on the Ken Burns film, Lewis & Clark: the Journey of the Corps of Discovery. You can search the site, look ‘Inside the Corps,’ use the interactive trail map or even lead the expedition yourself.
Subjects:   U.S. History  

The Price of Freedom: Americans at War
http://americanhistory.si.edu/militaryhistory
This online exhibit by the Smithsonian National Museum of American History explores the role of wars in the history and development of the U.S. and includes a timeline, historical essays, videos and slide shows and pictures of related artifacts held by the museum. Searchable by conflict, country and military branch.
Subjects:   Wars & Conflicts  

The U.S.-Mexican War
http://www.pbs.org/kera/usmexicanwar/index_flash.html
An in depth resource on the 19th century war between the U.S. and Mexico. It includes expert articles, biographies of important American and Mexican figures, primary source images and an interactive timeline. The entire site is searchable and is available in both English and Spanish.
Subjects:   Wars & Conflicts  

American Civil War Homepage
http://sunsite.utk.edu/civil-war/warweb.html
An extensive list of links related to the American Civil War (1861-1965), including biographies, campaign information, reenactors, fiction, images and rosters. Maintained by George Hoemann from the University of Tennessee, this list is organized by topic (such as "Fictional Accounts of Wartime") with a linked table of contents.
Subjects:   Wars & Conflicts  

American Civil War Collections
http://etext.virginia.edu/civilwar
A wonderful resource providing primary sources such as letters, diaries, and newspaper articles on the subject of the U.S. Civil War. Features digital images and transcripts.
Subjects:   Wars & Conflicts  

First World War.com
http://www.firstworldwar.com
First World War.com is an extensive collection of source documents detailing origins, treaties, major speeches, personalities, battles and weapons of the war. Of special note are the photograph collections and the feature articles on topics such as trench warfare and the Christmas Truce. Well maintained by Michael Duffy, this site has very easy-to-use menus as well as a search engine.
Subjects:   Wars & Conflicts  

BBC – History
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/
The site is an online history of the World War II and includes a time-line, origins of the war, major events, the Holocaust and personalities involved. It contains a search feature and pull-down menus featuring information on all aspects of the war and its international impact.
Subjects:   Ancient History  Wars & Conflicts  World History  History  

World War I Document Archive
http://www.lib.byu.edu/estu/wwi
Brigham Young University's (BYU) collection of primary documents of WWI, assembled by volunteers of the World War I Military History List (WWI-L). Included are conventions, treaties, official papers, documents by year, personal reminiscences, and a biographical dictionary. Searchable by keyword search engine, and year and topic subcollections.
Subjects:   Wars & Conflicts  

Distinguished Women of Past and Present
http://www.distinguishedwomen.com
This comprehensive site contains biographies of women and is searchable by subject or name. There is also a great listing of books about women, including biographies and general histories.
Subjects:   Women's History  

American Women Through Time
http://www.mtsu.edu/~kmiddlet/history/women/wh-timeline.html
This portal provides important information about American women from prehistory through 2001. Providing timelines and links to relevant sites, this comprehensive collection of sites gives a broad overview as well as specifics on the history of women in America. Be sure to check out their “Sources Consulted” area.
Subjects:   Women's History  

Biographies of Women Mathematicians
http://www.agnesscott.edu/lriddle/women/women.htm
A collection of biographical essays and comments on women mathematicians. The site is searchable, or can be browsed alphabetically or chronologically.
Subjects:   Women's History  

History.com
http://www.history.com/
A very attractive and user-friendly site, appealing to viewers of the History Channel as well as to history researchers. Searching is available by time-line or keyword. Travel tips are also available.
Subjects:   World History  

The Encyclopedia of World History: Ancient, Medieval, and Modern
http://www.bartleby.com/67
20,000 articles on various topics in world history ranging from prehistory to 2000 by Peter N. Stearns and 30 other important historians.
Subjects:   World History  

HyperHistory Online
http://www.hyperhistory.com/online_n2/History_n2/a.html
3000 years of world history presented in a refreshingly new and interactive way: timelines comparing people, civilizations and events, with links to useful resources such as maps, text, and links.
Subjects:   World History  

History World
http://www.historyworld.net
This site contains over 400 separate historical articles and descriptions of approximately 4,000 world events, with an emphasis on English history. The site contains 3 main section: 1) World History, 2) Timelines, and 3) Special Articles. Each section is searchable or browsable to find out quickly what you are looking for. Additionally it contains quizzes and games to check your historical knowledge.
Subjects:   World History  

Valley Forge Muster Roll
http://valleyforgemusterroll.org
Free, searchable database providing access to the names, ranks and regiments for the over 30,000 men serving General George Washington at the Valley Forge Encampment between December 1777 and June of the next year. Searchable by last name, state and regiment with special lists of staff, brigades, divisions, and commanders' biographies.
Subjects:   Genealogy  

Resources for Genealogists and Family Historians
http://www.archives.gov/research/genealogy/index.html
From the U.S. National Archives, this site brings you useful genealogical news and events, research topics, help in using resources, order forms, publications, and more.
Subjects:   Genealogy  

USGenWeb Project
http://www.usgenweb.com
This site provides links to a wide variety of genealogical resources by state and county, plus transcriptions of public domain records, related census projects, cemetery surveys, and information about the project itself.
Subjects:   Genealogy  

General Land Office Records
http://www.glorecords.blm.gov
This database of title transfers of land from the federal government to individuals issued between 1820 and 1908 allows researchers to associate certain people with places and times. This site also includes additional genealogical resources.
Subjects:   Genealogy  

Olive Tree Genealogy
http://www.olivetreegenealogy.com
Collection of databases and links of ship passenger lists and other genealogical resources organized by ethnicity and location.
Subjects:   Genealogy  

Vital Records Information - United States
http://www.vitalrec.com
This site provides information about where to write for birth, death, marriage and divorce records, as well as fees and who can access such records. Also provides links to foreign records sites, including Canada, Australia and most of Europe.
Subjects:   Genealogy  

Free Internet Access to Public Records
http://www.brbpub.com/pubrecsites.asp
An extensive list of links to a variety of federal and local government databases containing selected public records, such as membership lists, most wanted lists, deeds, court documents and incarceration records.
Subjects:   Genealogy  

Freedmen's Bureau Online
http://freedmensbureau.com
The site for the Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands, provides a variety of personal records including bank depositors, marriages, and murders, concerning African Americans in the wake of the Civil War.
Subjects:   Genealogy  

Social Security Death Index (SSDI)
http://ssdi.rootsweb.com
Very simple to use search function for the SSA's death index, searchable by name (exact or not), SSN, addresses and dates, and providing, birth and death dates, locations, SSN and the option to order records. Not included in this resource are those deaths never reported to the Social Security Administration or anything before 1962.
Subjects:   Genealogy  

Ellis Island - American Family Immigration History Center
http://www.ellisisland.org
Search the Ellis Island database to find arrival records of immigrants who landed on the shores of New York City between 1892 and 1924.
Subjects:   Genealogy  

Brooklyn Genealogy Information
http://www.bklyn-genealogy-info.com
Although focused on Brooklyn, this site has genealogical resources for the novice and expert researcher related to Mahattan, Queens and Long Island as well. It provides a search function for names in an extensive database of records and documents, plus a collection of links to useful indexes for information on births, deaths, education, marriage, military records and more in the local area.
Subjects:   Genealogy  

AfriGeneas
http://www.afrigeneas.com
An award-winning site focusing primarily on African ancestry in the Americas. Includes 19th century censuses that include African Americans, slaves, or persons of color, along with cemetery, death and military records, and a database collection of slave data. Also features in-depth articles, message boards, chat rooms and mailing lists.
Subjects:   Genealogy  

JewishGen: The Home of Jewish Genealogy
http://www.jewishgen.org
The starting point for all internet searches about Jewish genealogy. This massive site features basic information on doing Jewish genealogical research, along with a host of useful tools like Holocaust Databases, the Family Tree of the Jewish People (FTJP), with data on over three million people, and the Family Finder (JGFF) of surnames and ancestral towns, to mention just a few. Post a question on one of the discussion groups or take a trip to the ancestral village with ShtetlSchleppers! Free registration is required. Site is searchable.
Subjects:   Genealogy  

National Geographic: Lewis & Clark
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/lewisandclark/
Relive Lewis & Clark's historic journey through articles, photos, activities, and an interactive journal log using Clark's maps. Includes primary sources, photos of the trail today, and a bibliography. Searchable.
Subjects:   Exploration