There are some really great reads on this site. Creation myths, floods, etc. A good bit of entertainment for an hour. http://ellensplace.net/history.html MelT
It really is impressive. Apologies for the length of this, but I really want to encourage you to go, it is excellent. Biblical Studies -resources for Biblical studies and Archaeology...broad range of information Black Sea -search for Noah's flood, expedition by National Geographic From Jesus to Christ -PBS series, The First Christians, maps, archaeology, sources, sounds and more Comparative Religion -directory of internet resources for the study of religion The Big Myth -world creation myths The Gnosis Archive -library, audio lectures, studies on the web, and more Mystic India -redescovering ancient India through it's lost occult sciences MeccaLight -introduction to Islamic beliefs Pseudepigrapha, Apocrypha and Scared Writings -collection of text from many Holy writings Nag Hammadi Library -Gnostic scriptures Mysteries of the Bible -explore the Torah, Lost Tribes, Dead Sea Scrolls, archaeological descoveries, and many other mysteries In Search of Eden -Paradise found? Adam's other wife?...and much more, The Learning Channel Mysterious Places -explore sacred sites and ancient civilizations Apocalypse! -evolution of apocalyptic belief and how it shaped the western world Evolution vs. Creation Science -and the debate goes on and on The Bible: The Book That Bridges the Millenniem -origins, interpretations, 5000 years of the Bible, online video Lost Tribes of Israel -genetic investigation into the mystery of the fate of the lost tribes Ziggurats -exhibit of 3rd millennium Mesopotamia temples (step pyramids) Valley of the Ancients -ancient civilizations, beliefs, prophesies, myths, mysteries, more Ancient Immigrants -who was first, America's prehistoric roots The Tibetan Book of the Dead -liturature, art work, ritual and meditation Bhagavad-Gita -full text of this manuscript on a nicely designed site, realaudio vocals Inca Mummies -secrets of a lost world in Peru Maya Ruins -Mayan archealogical photos, commentary, maps, bibliography, and links Aztec Calendar -history, calculator, download, links Ancient Mexico -mesoamerican art, history, and archeology Riddle of the Desert Mummies -caucasian mummies buried in China's Takkla Makan Desert and other related stories, video, audio Mummies of Ancient Egypt -what they are, how they were made, who they were, and beliefs for afterlife Egyptian Mysteries -who built the Pyramids and Sphinx, and their purpose. Conventional to alternate viewpoints Explore the Pyramids -who built them, how old are they, what's inside? EgyptWorld -interactive learning tool for ancient Egypt, egyptology and the pyramids Mysteries of the Nile -explore ancient Egypt with NOVA Secrets of the Pharoahs -scientific findings, archealogy, exploring, maps, timeline (PBS) Cleopatra -from history to myth, Egypt's last queen Ancient Egyptian Virtual Temple -the religion and culture Write Like an Egyptian -write your name in early Egyptian hieroglyphs, more Was This Atlantis? -speculation and information about Atlantis Sacred Geometry and Labyrinths -symbols, spiritual paths to enlightenment Timeless Myths -Greek mythology, Norse myths, Celtic and Arthurian legends Bulfinch's Mythology -the age of fables or stories of gods and heroes from ancient Greece and Rome Mythology -the skies, earth, and planets, gods and godesses, links Outpost -in search of human origins Stonehenge -the mystery and construction of this ancient monument Collapse -why do civilizations collapse, Maya, Mesopotania, Chaco Canyon, and others Secrets of Lost Empires -secrets of early architects and engineers Hebrew Book of the Dead -Qabbalistic voyage of the soul, 3,500 year old stories The Holy Quran -translation of the Quran and commentary, with Arabic and English text Religious and Sacred Texts -many documents online Shroud of Turin -pictures and articles The Shroud of Turin in 3D -amazing high quality 3D images online with explanation of how they were created Patron Saints -650 saints in 1031 categories, images, links, cross indexed Diotima -women and gender in the ancient world Hatshepsut-The Queen who would be King -the reign of the only female Pharaoh of Egypt, with illustrations Aphrodisias -history, geography, sights, of this ancient city The Forvm Romanvn -explore the center of ancient Rome, history, religion, daily life, and more Forum Romanum -Roman history, dictionary, lifestyles. art, and more Roman Emperors -encyclopedia, family trees, roman coins, links, and more The Roman Empire in the First Century -the Emperors, social order, more History of Constantine the Great -biography of this Roman Emperor and his conversion to Christianity, the art and architecture of this period, more The Greeks -crucible of civilization, Parthenon, Acropolis, 5th century Athens, webcam, timeline, maps, and more Seven Wonders of the Ancient World -history, other wonders, map, related links Ancient World Web -the ultimate index of all things ancient Encyclopedia of Mythica -mythology, folklore, mysticism, and more Mysterious & Unexplained -mysteries of this world and others, lost civilizations, treasures, ancient monuments, paranormal, science, and more The Jesus Puzzle -explores the question of Christianities origins At the Tomb of Tutankhamen -interactive edition of National Geographic magazine, February 1923 Ancient Nubia -history of African civilization that existed along side of the more famous Egyptian civilization Numerals of Ancient Times -numbering systems used by the Mayan, Egptian, and Roman civilizations Exploring Ancient World Cultures -introduction to ancient civilizations Museum of Ancient Inventions -virtual museum of 43 inventions through time U.S. History Aircraft Nose Art -covering WWII and the Korean Conflict...caution: slow loading, numorous pictures Fifties History -culture, technology, cars, TV, and toys Circa50 -mid-century design for the home Roadside Architecture in 1950 America -billboards, signs, lodging, diners, gas stations, and more Fifties Boulevard -a look at the 1950's, autos, entertainment, fashions, food, sports, and more Paint by Numbers -history of the 1950's craze that swept the nation, from the Smithsonian's National Museum of American Art The Hollywood Ten -blacklisting of ten men by the McCarthy hearings in 1947 of communinist affiliation charges American Picture Palaces -from 1910 through the 1940's, the grand architecture and decorative interiors, history The day Jimmy Hoffa didn't come home -what happened to Hoffa, biography, photos Sideshow -people and history of the circus sideshow The Britsh Invasion -music and styles of the 60's American Pop! -people, places, fads, and fashions of the 20th century Museum of Broadcast Communications -radio and television history, archives of shows Life Magazine Covers -1947-1972, search feature Virtual Typewriter Museum -history, brands, historical photos Tribute to the Telephone -past, present and future, photos, links, and other features Rear View Mirror -America's love affair with the automobile American Photography -a century of images, (PBS), creating and documenting the century Lost in the Grand Canyon -explorer John Wesley Powell's trip down the Colorado River in 1869 America's Story -from Library of Congress, biographical sketches, timelines, interesting facts American Memory -Library of Congress historical collection from the National Digital Archives, thousands of images Cable Car Museum -San Francisco, history, how they work, images, video, more American Folklore -from each of the 50 states, famous characters, myths, legends, tall tales, more Apache Indians -many photos, history, customs, haunting music, and a lot more Los Angeles: Past, Present, and Future -the people, history, and images NY Times at 150 -celebrating 150 years of publication, history TIME 2001 Person of the Year -Mayor Rudy Giuliani The Wayback Machine -internet archives, see how many popular sites looked in the earlier days of the public internet Legacies -collection of American history at the Smithsonian American Currency -history, themes, FAQ, glossary, images of bills Early Recorded Sound & Wax Cylinders -history, selected old recorded sounds from talk to music An American Christmas -history decade by decade, how we came to celebrate Christmas in the US Yesterland -50's to 80's saturday morning super sites of children's tv, nostalgia America As It Was -vintage postcard collections Private Passions, Public Legacy -Paul Mellon's personal library at the library of the University of Virginia, art, maps and rare manuscripts from our American heritage Kansas City - Paris of the Plains -the Jazz age, 1920-1940 JAZZ -the history and people of America's music (PBS> 1904 World's Fair -Lousiana Purchase Exposition, St. Louis Mo., a collection of pictures and narratives Flappers -culture and style, writers, jazz age, links, and more Early Las Vegas -history, images History of the Las Vegas Strip -in-depth look at the clubs, casinos, hotels, and motels that made Vegas what it is today The Roaring 20's -yowsah!, yowsah!, yowsah! The 1920's Experience -people, events, art, entertainment, fads, and more The Soda Fountain -history, images, and recipes from old time soda fountains Tenement Museum -a tenement in New York City from 1870-1920, the story and the people that lived there, pictures, movies, and a whole lot more. Don't miss this one! Iconography of Hope -1930 to 1940 New York World's Fair, images, filmclips, sounds Thunder Alley -the history of Niagara Falls, early settlers, daredevils, the park, images and much more The Star-Spangled Banner -story of our flag, the preservation project, test your knowledge about old glory Steamboats -steamboatin' in the South and Midwest, history and images Historic Wings -aviation history, images, stories Airmail Pioneers -those who flew the first mail Alone on the Ice -story of Richard Byrd's expedition to the Antarctica in 1934 Time Capsule -enter date and receive headlines, cost of living information, etc. for that period BoondocksNet -history of US imperialism and anti-imperialism, political cartoons, Mark Twain, and more Mark Twain's Scrapebook -his life story through a collection of text, photos, illustrations, and newspaper clippings from his day, video and sounds Class in America -how social class works, test your own preconceptions, resources, games, links American Cultural History: 20th Century -images and data by time periods Centennial Celebration -US Census Bureau, history, timeline, photos, artifacts, sounds, and video The Nation -a comprehensive guide to American government and politics on the Net, check out their very nice free wallpaper section! Objectivism Today -daily guide to Ayn Rand's philosophy, news, interviews, essays, links, clubs, and more Trail of Tears -history of the Cherokee Indian Trail of Tears White Indian -Cherokee historical information, resources, links, pictures History of the United States -abridged US history Civil War at the Smithsonian -historic collections of relics and photos from the American Civil War The Civil War -a good starting place for researching this war Eye of the Storm -Civil War watercolors and diary of a Union soldier Religion & the Founding of the American Republic -Library of Congress online exhibit Library of Congress Online Catalog -search database of holdings Founding Fathers -history of the first few decades in America Uncle Sam -the man and the national symbol 50 States and Capitals -information on all 50 states, symbols, newspapers, genelogy, maps, and other topics POTUS -Presidents of the United States, bios, historical documents, election results, cabinets, and more Portraits of the Presidents -from the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, with brief biographies American Presidents -life portraits from C-SPAN The Presidents of the USA -history and images from the White House The White House -200 years of history, photos, tour, aerial view of grounds The Presidential Inauguration -Bush inauguration, the past history of inaugurations, video, audio, photos (you will need to register with the NYTimes to view, but this is fairly painless and offers a wealth of other articles) "I Do Solemnly Swear" -Presidential inaugurations, images, diaries, letters, drafts, events, and more Political Graveyard -where dead politicians are buried, with many facts and statistics America Votes -Presidential campaign memorabilia, Duke University Collection Decontructing Camelot -the Kennedy years in the White House Jackie Kennedy White House Tour -famous tour shown on CBS, January 23, 1962 JFK-November 22, 1963 -looking back on the assassination, video, sound, and text from the Dallas Morning News Abraham Lincoln's Assassination -those involved, photos, the trial, and much more Wet with Blood -examines the cloak that Mary Todd Lincoln wore the night of President Lincoln's assassination The Impeachment of Andrew Johnson -from Harper's Weekly, 1868 The American Grand Jury -How Does It Work? The Supreme Court -1810 to present, history of the U.S. Supreme Court Smithsonian at the Turn of the Century -history, photos, archives, more Old News -newspaper stories from earliest times through the early 1900's Medicine and Madison Avenue -1910-1920 advertisements for many medicines NYC100 -history of the last 100 years in the Big Apple, NY Times While America Slept -Time magazine report on how much was known before 9/11 attack September 11 Digital Archives -documenting the attack through photos, stories, video, audio, and more, a cooperative effort by several museums and institutions Shattered -Time magazine's photo essay of 9/11/01 Out of the Past -400 years of Lesbian and gay history in America, timelines (PBS) The Prince of Heaven -Mohammed Ali, biography, movie clips, and more (neat site) Rivers, Edens, Empires -Lewis and Clark and the revealing of America; maps, artifacts, images Trails to Utah and the Pacific -diaries of pioneers westward across Utah, Montana and the Pacific, 1847-1869 Benjamin Franklin -biography, quotations, anecdotes, facts, and inventions John Muir -naturalist and writer, founder of the Sierra Club, biography, images, sounds, and more National First Ladies' Library -biographies and images Empire State Building -history, facts, famous visitors, and more JFK Memorabilia -the Whitehouse collection from JFK's personal secretary Evelyn Lincoln The Clinton Years -interviews, photos, anecdotes, more Lindbergh Trial -Bruno Hauptmann and the kidnapping of the Lindbergh baby Lindbergh -life of Charles Lindbergh, maps, features, and more Famous Trials of the 20th Century -Leopold & Loeb, Scopes Monkey trial, Rosenburgs, My Lai, and more Monkey Trial -the great debate between William Jennings Bryan and Clarence Darrow on human origin ABC News: Timothy McVeigh -from recuit to renegade, the case, key players, issues, archives, transcripts, in depth coverage Timothy McVeigh Time magazine special report, FBI files, OKC Memorial, more Al Capone Museum -the life and times of this infamous American gangster A Village Possessed -a true story of witchcraft, the accusations, trial, and aftermath RETRO - a blast from the past, magazine of classic 20th century popular culture American Eugenies -early 20th century efforts to breed better human beings, 1910-1940, perhaps the Nazis found the seeds for some of their policies? Fundamental Facts about U.S. Money -trivia, features, paper money and coins, circulation, counterfeits Currency Gallery -history of US currency, images of bills Meltdown at Three Mile Island -story of the worst nuclear accident in American history Theodore Roosevelt -campaigning in stereographs, American stereographic photography FDR -Franklin D. Roosevelt Library and Museum The Sonora Desert -5,000 miles of silence, expedition, history, photos California Heritage Collection -early photographs of California and other Western States Frontier House -life in Montana Territory in the 1880's Western History Collection -Denver Public Library collection of early western photographs Detroit Photos -25,000 historical photos, 1890-1920, indexed NAIL -National Archives and Records Administration, documents, photos, maps, and sound recordings American Studies Web -a guide to American history and study resources on the internet AdFlip -world's largest archive of classic print ads, 1940's to present Ad*Acess -historic advertisments from newspapers and magazines, 1911-1955 Kodak Girls -vintage images of women photographers appearing in Kodak ads National Women's History Project -contributions of women through history The National Women's Hall of Fame -biographies of selectees, past and present Women in American History -from early America to modern times Women in the Civil War -doctors, nurses, soldiers, spies, and more American Women in Uniform -from the Relvolution to present, women prisoners of war, spies, pilots, and more Eleanor Roosevelt -interviews, biography, FBI files, timeline, and more WASP -Womens Airforce Service Pilots of WWII, history, pictures, sounds and more Rosie the Riveter -womens contribution to the WWII home front, memorial Fly Girls -WWII Womens Airforce Service Pilots (WASPS), history, timeline, those who served Poster Girls of WWII -U.S. propaganda posters produced during WWII The Pin-up Page -1940's and 1950's, including Vargis, Betty Page, and other well known artists and subjects Emergence of Advertising in America 1850-1920 -over 9,000 images and information on the early history of advertising WWII Propaganda Posters -from many countries Pearl Harbor -story of the Japanese attack on December 7, 1941, exploration of the seafloor in the harbor, maps, and more Attack on Pearl Harbor -a photo essay July 1942: United We Stand -over 500 magazine covers response to WWII (similiar to this nations 9/11 response) The Untold Story of D-Day -June 6, 1944, National Geographic feature American Posters from WWI -nice selection of historic posters The Atomic Archives -history surrounding the invention of the atomic bomb, bios, documents, photos, references, and more Pocket Calculator Show -vintage calculators, watches, boomboxes, walkmen, and other electronics The Chicago Fire -did Mrs. O'Leary's cow start the fire?...online exhibit commemorating the 125th anniversary World's Columbian Exposition -Chicago's World Fair of 1893 and its influence on present day technology, history, tour, and more Chicago History Files -inside stories of some of Chicago's most memorable people and events Bizarro Boston -the Great Molasses Flood of 1919, and other disasters, crimes, and bazaar history of Boston 1900 Galveston Texas Storm1900 Storm -estimated over 8,000 victims in this storm of the century Hoover Dam -lonely land made fruitful, development, history, slide show, photos Lost in the Grand Canyon -John Wesley Powell's historic expedition down the Colorado River in 1869 The Donner Party -the story of the ill-fated group that set out for California in 1846 Santa Fe Trail -historic coverage of early American western trails with links Along the Chisholm Trail -historic cattle drive trail from the Red River through Oklahoma to Kansas Tombstone -the notorious Clanton gang, tour of Tombstone, Arizona, gunfight at the OK Corral, and more In Search of Buffalo Bill -comprehensive biography of the western legend William Cody Annie Oakley -separating fact from fiction, biography, images, film clips, souvenirs Passages West -Monument Valley geology, Navajo, movies, pictures, and more Kachinas -online collection, Hopi kachinas and culture information about the symbolism and meaning of the dolls Camping with the Sioux -field work diary of Alice Cunningham Fletcher, Dakota Territory, 1881, folktales, photos Mountain Men & the Fur Trade -history, traditions, tools, and mode of living The Donner Party -history, photos, and more New Perspective on The West -PBS series, maps, pictures, text, links Lewis & Clark -PBS show "The Journey of the Corps of Discovery" The Gold Rush -story of the California gold rush of 1849 American Heritage -magazine, articles, time machine Great American Speeches -80 years of political oratory, text, audio, video, trivia Einstein Revealed -interactive site from PBS about Albert Einstein Daniel Boone -separating the "real" Daniel Boone from the myth Thomas Edison's Miracle of Light -biography and inventions Houdini! -Harry Houdini, biography, photos, and more Houdini -the life and times of America's greatest magician, photos, bio, posters, virtual postcards, and more Houdini -the man behind the myth, escape secrets, film clips, bio timeline, interviews, and more Margaret Mead -1901-1978, noted American Anthropologist and writer, Library of Congress exhibit Sleeping Giants -Kodak e-Magazine, a multimedia presentation of the 1600 aircraft in storage located in the heart of the Arizona desert at the 'Aerospace Maintenance & Regeneration Center' The Wall -Vietnam Veterans Memorial, listing of all names and much more The Vietnam War -pictorial history and background on the war, nicely done Day of the Black Blizzard" -story of the 1930's "Dust Bowl" Waco: The Inside Story -Branch Dividians, audio, pictures interviews, chronology, and more David Cherniack Films -online transcripts of interviews with some of the most interesting people of our times, Stephen Hawking, Ram Dass, The Dalai Lama, and many others TAKEDOWN -Kevin Mitnick, notorious computer hacker, the pursuit and capture by Tsutomu Shimomura Death Row Stats from Texas -details of all current and past prisoners, bio sheets, last words, and more from the State with the most executions Alcatraz History -stories and photos, famous prisoners, and more Railroads of the West -role of the railroads in promoting and selling of Yellowstone and Yosemite National Parks rrhistorical.com -railroad history, museums and tourist lines, plus other RR links Union Pacific Railroad -information about railroads and trains, stories, pictures, history and links A Brilliant Madness -the story of Nobel Prize winning mathematician John Nash Einstein - Image and Impact -the life and influence of Albert Einstein Space Central -Houston Chronicle's latest news from space America's West -resources for information on the old west Library of Congress Catalog -search collection of books, photographs, film, maps, and more Smithsonian Institute The Aerodrome -the aces and aircraft of WWI Unforgetable Letters -presidential, love, dear santa, war letters and more from the USPS archives American Culture in the 1920's -prohibition, immigration, KKK, Scope Trial, and much more The Psychedelic '60's -history, music, writers, drugs, culture, and more The American 1950s -literature and culture, research tools, and more Mount St. Helens -images before, during and after eruption with historical text World History Earthlore -pictorial journey into different areas of our world history Voyage of Exploration -discovering new horizons around the world, great explorers, expeditons, navigation Judasiam 101 -online encyclopedia of Judasism Jewish Roots of Eastern Christain Mysticism -for those interested in the study of religions Battle in the Holy Land -events leading up to the current crisis History of the World -timeline of history as we know it, many links to people and events History Explained -background to understanding major economic and political problems today Greatest Invention -the evolution of man's inventions through history from the zipper to DVD Air Show Action Gallery -1,500+ pictures from around the world Museum of Hoaxes -hoaxes from pre-1700's to the present Random Access Memory -an experiment in collective recollection, add your own, archive of brief, personal memories organized by date, name, or subject Encyclopaedia of the Orient -from A to Z Timetable History of Cuba -articles about Spanish-Cuban-American War, Bay of Pigs, the Embargo, and more Bermuda Triangle Mystery -history, research, news, events The Berlin Wall -a concrete curtain, the life and death of the Berlin Wall Christmas Around the World -how Christmas is celebrated in different countries Xmas Tree -history of Christmas and Christmas trees History of Halloween -origin, ghost stories, historic haunts, more Famous Monkeys in History -real life, comix, liturature, film, and more The Internet Fairground -Ferris wheels, roller-coasters, carousels and more, their origins and history Hooker Heroes -prostitute through history who have changed the world Distinguished Women of Past and Present -short biographies and pictures of accomplished women Around the World in 72 Days -journalist, Nellie Bly tells her story of this 1889-90 trip Voices From The Archives -BBC recorded audio files of artists, photographers, authors, poets, performers, and many more on subjects of their art Road Signs -from around the world Tuning the World -in celebration of Guglielmo Marconi's discovery of the radio, sounds from around the world, very unusual site Sundials -different types from around the world, download software to make your own HISTORYWORLD -articles, timelines, images from World history The TIME 100 -100 remarkable and most influencial people of the last 100 years Historical Atlas of the 20th Century -socio-economic trends, systems of governments, wars, and religion The 20th Century -stories, timeline, images, video, from the Associated Press Eyewitness to the 20th Century -stories from many important events in history The Year in Pictures -outstanding photographs from the year 2000, Time magazine Picturing the Century -a photographic look back into history Chronicle of the Future -tomorrow's news today, a look into what the future may hold for mankind Islam 101 -Islam looks at Jesus Land in Crisis -National Geographic coverage on Afganistan, history, news, maps, great pictures A Life Revealed -the story of a 12 year old Afghan girl 17 years later after appearing on the cover of National Geographic in 1985 Afghanistan Today -photo essay by 3 photographers Mountain Voices -interviews with over 300 people who live in high country around the world Bravo Profiles -inside the creative mind, word portraits of actors, musicians, directors, fashion designers, others Innovators-The Next Wave -100 most influencial people who are shaping our world into the 21st century Sound Portraits -historical radio broadcast documentaries in Realaudio Skyscrapers -featuring over 1,800 buildings around the world AA Roads -the interconnectedness in the world through its highways, road signs, license plates, old highways, and much more! Brilliant Careers -biographies of people who have made a different Greatest Achievements of the 20th Century -history, timelines Tempus Fugit-Time Flies -explores time as represented in works of art, 900 BCE to present The Greek Alphabet -modern and classical pronunciations Sahara -history, facts, and people of the Sahara Desert The Story of Africa -from the dawn of time, BBC Africa -explore regions of this huge land-mass of 54 countries, over 1,000 languages, and 797 million people African Voices -the global influence of Africa's people and cultures through time Death Stalks a Continent -TIME magazine coverage of AIDS in Africa Gardens of the Mughal Empire -area of Pakistan, Afghanistan, and northern India, 1526-1858, history and images from the Smithsonian Civilization of the Incas -the history, land, people, religion, architecture, and more Italy on the Grand Tour -Getty exibition, noblemen of the 18th century completed their education by an extensive tour of Europe Calendars Through the Ages -history of human endeavor to organize our lives by the sun and stars Medical Antiques -collection, history, art The Art of Writing -history, the way we use to learn penmanship Fables -the fable and its significance through time Paper, Leather, Clay and Stone -online exhibit of various wrtten word material from stone tablets to the modern printed book Museums of the World -links to art, cultural, history memorials, and much more Greek Art and Archaelogy -resources to Greek sites, and other ancient world informational sites Lighthouses -1379 lighthouses around the world, images, history, descriptions...also buy all kinds of lighthouse items Famous Name Changes -entertainers, politicians, religious leaders, sports heros, and others who have changed their names The Diamond Deception -the making of synthetic diamonds, what is a diamond, primer on gemstones, and more Ask About Diamonds -cut, clarity, color, weight, grading, and the care and cleaning, diamond basics Pearls -American Museum of Natural History online exhibit of Pearls, different kinds, history, gallery, more Tales of the Encrypted -cryptography history, timeline, puzzles Decoding Nazi Secrets -cracking the infamous German message-coding machine, the Enigma The Forgotten -the Armenian genocide of 1915, audio/video presentation The Empire that was Russia -photographic record, the Tsar, culture, architecture, people, more The Chairman Smiles -Soviet, Cuban, and Chinese communist propaganda posters Chinese Propaganda Posters -from 1949 to present Citizen Kurchatov -Stalin's bomb maker, the race to make the atomic bomb Gorbachev -the man who lifted the Iron Curtain, a multimedia tribute A Tale of Three Cities -3 extraordinary cities of the last 2000 years, Alexandria, Cordoba, and New York City Urban Legends -folklore stories, sometimes loosely based on fact Myths and Legends -from around the world, link sources by topic and region The Museum of Talking Boards -history of the Ouija board, stories, gallery, and much more Folklore of the Aurora Borealis -essay with images of the Northern Lights Spanish Flu -1918 epedemic, 22 million people died worldwide Women Who Ruled -Queens, Goddesses, Amazons, 1500-1650 The Quest for Equality -rise of the women's movement, pioneers and trailblazers 19th Century Science and the Womens Question -how 19th century doctors and scientist viewed women Florence Nightingale -chronology of here life with images and links My Mother's War -memories and mementoes of a Red Cross nurse in France during WWI The Castle of the Plaix -museum of arts and peasants' traditions in an old castle Electric Samurai -photos of nomadic Mongolian herdsmen to art treasures of the Shoguns The Vikings -history of the Vikings, and their influence in modern times Christopher Columbus -his life and times Live: The Biography Resource -large guide to bio sites on the Web Heroine Worship -the age of female icons, biographies Alexander the Great -in depth synopsys of a great leader, this is the text version...a url is available with many images but requires a long wait for loading in, make your choice from here Genghis Khan -1165-1227, the man behind the myths The Dark Prince -The True Story of Dracula (USANetwork), history, excellent links to other sites Napoleon -his life, battles, the myth, politics, and interactive features, more Napoleon Guide -the life and era of Napoleon Bonaparte European Royalty and Nobility -biographies, descendants, and more Queen Victoria's Empire -the reign of this English Queen, and family, people, places, and events The British Empire -history, timeline, and more Encyclopedia of Britsh History -1700-1950 Timeline of British History -prehistoric to Arhurian, 5000BC-1998 Imperial War Museum -art collection, photos, documents, archives, more, from Britain Royal Scandals -how Kings & Queens make quite a mess of things Mad Monarchs -biographies of crazed royalty in history Royal Families of the World -history, names, links Museum of London -macabre London, plaque, Bedlam Hospital -oldest mental asylum in the world, and more Torture and Torment -Christian martyrs, woodcuts Historical Weapons -swords, knives, daggers, helmets, armor, posters, and more Palace of Versailles -virtual tour of this magnificent chateau Carte-Postale -a collection of French postcards, many subjects pictured Victorian Station -the architecture, arts, and times of the Victorian era Aspects of Victorian Books -from printing technology to images, binding, and content Renaissance Secrets -sometimes overlooked issues of the Renaissance era Sacred Landscape -sacred geometry, architecture, art and more Corbis Picture Experience -1/2 million photographs, send an electronic postcard Beginners Guide to the Balkans -history of the region and news from ABCNews History of Costume -historical full color plates of dress from antiquity to the end of the 19th century Water Towers of the World -from decorative to historic, and those who built them Messy Families -notiables families that were less than perfect Great Inventions -the evolution of man through history, from the zipper to DVD Great Minds -Albert Camus, Ayn Rand, Walt Whitman, and others; short bios and quotes Women Who Died in Vietnam -list of military and civilians Winnie, Her Life in Kenya -life of a British woman who spent two decades in Africa The Wit and Wisdom of Imelda Marcos -her views on many subjects Glacier -exploring Antarctica Deserts -the diversity and cultural richness of the world's deserts United Nations -news, events, publications, and more TIME-100 -1900 vs Now, data comparisons such as world population, life expectancy, world leaders, and much more information Flags of Nations -downloadable flags of the World and US State flags The Moscow Channel -online journal devoted to Russian cyberspace, culture, and art The State Hermitage Museum -digital online collection of arts and crafts, history, St. Petersburg, Russia An Odyssey in Print -6 Centuries of rare books, manuscripts, art, and artifacts Philosophy and Literature -many links to interesting newspapers, magazines, essays, and articles Concorde -history, facts, crash, and more The HistoryNet -where history lives of the Web, presented by the National Historical Society The Picture Collection -100 years of the best in Photojournalism from Time Inc. The History Place -profiles in history, JFK, WWII in Europe, Abraham Lincoln EyeWitness -history through the eyes of those who lived it Women's History -articles, links, news, book reviews, and more John Paul II-The Millenium Pope -biography, sound, video, and more The Long Walk of Nelson Mandela -portrait of one of the century's greatest leaders Thomas Merton -trappist monk and poet, biography, quotes, links, and more Who2 -online web search for famous people Salt -history of the influence of salt in geology, religion, physiology, economics, and more US Playing Card Company -the history of playing cards, game rules Mother Teresa-The Path of Love -extensive site of the life and times of Mother Teresa War Letters -stories, letters, from 1775 to present Trenches on the Web -interactive history of World War I, nice presentation Trench Art of the Great War -war souvenirs and art from WWI Letters Home -from a soldier during WWI The Great War -WWI, "the war to end all wars", history (BBC News) ANZAC -WWI as viewed by Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, in which 1 out of 5 lost their lives, video, animations, sounds The Inter-War Years -timeline of historical events between WWI and WWII, 1919-1039 10 Downing Street -history of "10", UK News Secrets of War -from WWI to Desert Storm, eye-witness accounts, and more Propaganda Postcards -from WWI era, huge collection of images Last Expression -art from Auschwitz, creative expression in the midst of turmoil World War II Propaganda Posters -many images online Power of Persuasion -poster art from World War II Museum of World War II -virtual tour through the museum, many images of artifacts Navajo Code Talkers' Dictionary -declassified dictionary of code words used during WWII History of the Vietnam War -including history of Vietnam, operations, branches of service, allies, personal profiles Helping Hitler -Nazi support from US industrialists, before and during WWII Fifty Years From Trinity -ground zero of the atomic bomb, from the time of the first explosion on July 14, 1945 in the New Mexico desert Cyberspace World Railroads -all things concerning railroads...history, schedules, RR clipart, fonts Voice of the Shuttle -humanities research Earth Calendar -a daybook of holidays and celebrations around the world On The Trail of T.E. Lawrence -(Lawrence of Arabia) historical information with pictures Living Africa -exploring the land, people, wildlife, and history War Against Yugoslavia -webcam in Belgrade, and day by day news The Middle East -study the history and societies, many resources Middle East -a century in conflict, audio and text No Answers in Genesis -creationism vs evolution Academy of Achievement -extraordinary individuals who have shaped the 20th Century Utopia -the search for the ideal society in the Western World in pictures and text Cybercinema -history of computers and artificial intelligence in film, sound clips Gifts of Speech -influential contemporary women's speeches from around the world Great Speeches -words that changed the world, RealAudio collection Posted Aboard R.M.S. Titanic -the "Royal Mail Ship" Live from the Titanic -exploring the Titanic, qwicktime movies, information, screen saver, and more SOS Titanic -the ship, accident, rescue, discussion forum, and more Titanic -a special exhibit from Britannica online Titanic-the search for answers -facts, stories and more. One of the better Titanic sites Titanic Survivors -first person accounts from those aboard the Titanic Lost Liners -from the golden age of ocean travel Lost Liners -(PBS)greatest lost ships in maritime history Ships of the Orient -postcard images of many great liners, links Biographical Directionary -brief descriptions of over 19,000 names of men and women who have shaped our world from ancient times to present day Sigmund Freud Museum, Vienna -audio, video, biography, and exhibits The History of Lobotomy -from 1890 to its demise Death Penalty Program -methods of execution worldwide The Serial Killer Hit List -crime archives, statistics and more The Crime Library -major crimes, notorious criminals, crime fighters Jonestown & Peoples Temple -Jim Jones, mass suicide, and alternate viewpoint, links Casebook:Jack the Ripper -facts, evidence, theories, and debates Torture Museum -history of various forms of torture through the ages The British Monarchy -official website for the royals Ancient Bristlecone Pine -earth's oldest living inhabitants, nice site Lighthouses round the World -links to many homepages with pictures of, and text about lighthouses The Great Buildings Collection -architecture from around the world and across history, photos, drawings, 3d models, architects, and more Big Buildings -stats and facts on the largest bridges, domes, skyscrapers, dams, and tunnels Karen Thorndike and Amelia -circumnavigating the world in a balloon Expo Exhibit -tour by virtual shuttle bus to Vatican, Dead Sea Scrolls, etc. Library & Archival Exhibitions on the Web -Smithsonian's list of libraries, historical societies, museuems, and archival exhibits on the internet Any Day in History -births, deaths, events for any day selected Web Time Machine -Geological Time Machine from the Museum of Paleontology at Berkeley The Times of Our Lives -explores the meaning of time On Time -the Smithsonian explores the changing ways Americans have measured, used, and thought about time About Daylight Savings Time -the history from Benjamin Franklin to the present Millennium Program -countdown to the third millennium, US Naval Observatory Master Clock GEOGRAPHY The Great Globe Gallery -collection of views of earth as created on globes and maps The Map Machine -source for online maps of the world David Rumsey Collection -hundreds of 18th-19th century maps to North and South America, don't go here unless you have a lot of time to browse, a real exprience TerraServer -arial shots of earth from space, locate your neighborhood GlobalXplorer -closeup arial views of cities around the world, select your view U.S. Highways -database of highways from US1 to US830, where they are and where they go Graphic Maps -cartographic images of the world, US, globes, flags, countries, continents, compasses, free Map Collection - maps from the Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, 1597-1988 PCL Map Collection -230,000 maps covering every area of the world Historical Art -old maps of the continent from the Library of Congress, city panoramas Odden's Bookmarks -maps and mapping, extensive list of cartographic sites Millennium -round earth, flat maps...study of world maps Thesaurus of Geographic Names -listing nearly a million places