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General Resources
Encyclopedia -- General encyclopedia, covering most topics.
HyperHistory -- Integrates history, people, events, & maps. **** Ancient world history. Sixth-to-19th century history.
Biography -- Brief biographies of famous people in history. Type a name in SEARCH BOX in the upper-right corner.
Anthropology Links -- Discover Magazine's anthropology links.
Archaeology Magazine -- Archaeology Magazine's website, with links to numerous articles & other resources.
Archaeology Links -- Archaeology links from Encyclopedia Brittanica online.
The WWWorld of Archaeology -- Links to archaeology resources on the internet.
Auction Houses -- Links to auction houses (Sotheby's, Christies, etc.) that deal in historic/ancient items.
Globe Gallery -- Globes, past & present.
Chronology of Western Civilization -- Dates & events in Western history.
Anthropological Index Online -- Perform a keyword search of the Anthropological Index to Current Periodicals.
Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology -- Home page of the University of Pennsylvania's museum.
Antiquity -- Journal of expert archaeology.
Ancient & Medieval Resources -- Links to ARGOS, with hundreds of ancient & medieval websites.
Ancient World Cultures -- Learn about the cultures of the Near East, India, Egypt, China, Greece, Rome, Islam, & Europe.
Discover Magazine -- Monthly magazine for science, archaeology, & related topics.
Ancient Art -- Search the Corbis collection for art images. Type ANCIENT ART in the search box and hit RETURN. (Then try other key words, such as pyramid or Venice.)
History of Food -- The origin of various food products.
Australopithecus -- Archaeologists in South Africa found this 3.5-million year-old bipedal hominid believed to be the immediate evolutionary predecessor of the first humans.
The Leakey Family -- Family of anthropologists discover the origins of man. The Leakey Foundation.
What Would It Cost Today? -- Here are several ways to compare historical values to current costs (with examples).
Sumer
Mesopotamia -- Ancient Mesopotamia at a glance. A brief history of Sumer. List of readings.
Religion and Society -- Brief history of Sumer. Visit a ziggurat of Sumer.
Encyclopedia of the Orient -- Information about the nations of North Africa & the Middle East.
Cuneiform Writing -- The first written language.
Hammurabi's Law Code -- The world's first written law code.
Maps of the Ancient Near East -- University of Chicago map collection. Maps of archaeological projects.
Ancient Tyre -- Efforts to save this ancient Lebanese city.
The First Beer -- Research suggests that beer was first made before 3000 BC.
The World's Oldest Wine -- Research suggests that wine was first made before 5000 BC. More old wine news.
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon -- One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Includes information about Mesopotamia.
Atlantis of the Sands -- Article about Ubar (Oman) and the ancient frankincense trade. Gum Arabic is similar to frankincense.
On the Frankincense Trail -- Article about the ancient frankincense trade in Yemen.
Ubar -- The lost city of Arabia and related links. Satellite photo.
The Historical Origins of Money -- Discover magazine looks at early moneys.
Art of the Ancient Near East -- Art & artifacts from the ancient world.
From the Rib of Man -- Origins of the story that Eve was made from the rib of Adam.
Near Eastern Archaeology -- Resources on the ancient near east.
How Volcanos Affect the Environment -- Preliminary research regarding the eruption of Mount St. Helens (1980).
Volcanes -- Volcanoes in Europe & Western Asia.
Plant Fossils Point to Evolution of Grains -- Archaeological finding explains evolution of grains & other food crops.
Rome
Roman Life -- Everyday life in the Roman empire. This book is about daily life in Rome.
The World of Paul -- Life in the Roman empire.
Roman Atlas -- Maps of Roman republic and empire.
Roman Trade -- Trade patterns within the Roman world. Trade goods.
Roman Emperors -- The life & times of Rome's emperors.
RoMarch -- Art & archaeology of the Roman empire. (See the clickable map.)
Roman Archaeology -- People who dig Rome.
Rome & its Provinces -- Pictures, customs, & facts about the city of Rome. Italy outside of Rome. Gaul. Iberia. Britannia. Elsewhere in Europe. The Middle East. Roman North Africa.
Ancient Roman & Greek Coins -- Pictures & information about ancient coins. (One denarius = one day's pay.) More coins.
Rome's Invasion of Persia -- Read about Rome's attempt to conquer Persia (modern-day Iran) in 53 BC.
Warfare in the Ancient World -- War & military topics, with coverage of Rome.
The Fall of the Roman Republic -- Essay which argues that excessive government killed the Roman republic, while the Roman empire that replaced the republic placed fewer regulations on economic activity.
Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire -- Edward Gibbon's classic history of the Roman Empire's decline. Selected quotes from Gibbon.
Markets in the History of Mankind -- The role played by markets in history.
The Roman Economy -- Buying & selling in the Roman empire. Money, inflation, food, roads, ships, engineering & technology, cities.
Roman Coinage -- Glossary of terms relating to Roman coins. How to make coins: old, modern.
Monte Testaccio -- Hill in Rome comprised of amphorae shards.
Pompeii -- Information about Pompeii's destruction in 79 AD. Photos. More Pompeii.
Caesar's Invasion of Britain -- The Roman general conquers Britain (55-54 BC). Brief biography of Julius Caesar.
Roman Fort -- Story of Rome's occupation of Britain. Here's another fort. It is next to Hadrian's Wall. Another view of the wall.
Roman Mummies -- Romans living in Egypt were mummified when they died.
Roman Emperors -- Brief biographies of the Roman emperors. Here are their busts.
Byzantium -- Byzantine studies, courses, art, articles, references, etc.
Emperors of the Byzantine Empire -- Eastern Roman emperors.
Coin World Online -- The history of money, with pictures. Includes a glossary of terms.
Gold! -- All about gold, from the Gold Institute.
Roman Authors -- Read what various Roman writers had to say on the issues of their day.
The Story of Copper -- Information about the red metal. Includes a history from the Bronze Age to the fall of Rome.
Copper & Other Metals in the Middle East -- Copper's history in Egypt, Sumer, Turkey, & elsewhere in the Middle East.
The History of Glass -- Read about natural glass (obsidian) & man-made glass.
A History of Fragrance -- The story of perfumes, oils & other fragrances (including frankincense). These were an important part of trade in the ancient world.
SPQR Game -- Online interactive mystery game set in ancient Rome.
Mediterranean Trading Cities
Medieval-L -- Discussion group on medieval society.
1492: An Ongoing Voyage -- Library of Congress exhibit devoted to the Columbus exploration.
Nautical Archaeology -- History of ships (with pictures).
Venice -- Paintings of Venice.
History of Venice -- The founding of Venice & life in the city. For more detail, check this chronology of Venice.
Florence -- Tour Florence & learn about Florence during the late middle ages.
Medieval Price List -- Prices in medieval times. Prices in 14th century France.
Medieval Prices & Incomes -- Prices & earnings in medeival times.
The Origin of Accounting -- Double-entry bookkeeping in Venice, 1492.
Medieval Resources -- Links to hundreds of websites devoted to the medieval period.
Medieval & Renaissance Studies -- Resources covering Europe's medieval & renaissance periods.
Medieval Trade & Industry (bibliography) -- List of things to read regarding the medieval economy.
The Labyrinth -- Resources for Medieval studies.
Chronology of Voyages of Exploration -- Information about explorers & their expeditions (1486-1522).
The Mediterranean World -- Peoples & nations of the Mediterranean in the 15th century AD.
The Renaissance -- Resources on the Renaissance period in Europe. (History, art, literature, dances, printing, food, plague, etc.)
The Americas Before Columbus -- What Columbus & other explorers found in the Americas.
Columbus (bibliography) -- Things to read about Columbus & his impact on history. Columbus & the Age of Discovery.
Age of Discovery -- Explorers & expeditions. People of the Caribbean when Columbus arrived.
Conquest of Equador -- Pizarro conquered Equador & took possession of 24 tons of gold (1533).
Portugese Discoveries -- Portugal's overseas expeditions, with a focus on Brazil.
Marco Polo's Journeys -- Story of the Venetian who traveled to China in the 13th century. Read by Columbus, a native of nearby Genoa.
The Silk Road -- The overland trade route linking Europe to China.
Cheng Ho -- Chinese admiral whose voyages took him to the Persian Gulf & the east coast of Africa (1414). Maybe to America.
Route to the Far East -- Game in which players find the best route from Europe to China.
Rome Reborn -- Rome during the renaissance (under Vatican control).
Life in France -- Guide to the history, culture, & daily life in 16th century France.
French History & Culture -- French historical information.
Castles -- Pictures & information about European castles.
Longitude -- The story of John Harrison, who first discovered how to measure longitude. Longitude readings allow navigators to identify their east-west location.
Industrial Britain
Lectures on the Industrial Revolution in England -- History of the industrial revolution by Arnold Toynbee. The industrial revolution followed the feudal age in Britain.
The Richest Dynasty in History -- History of the Rothschild family, European bankers of the 18th & 19th centuries.
The Wealth of Nations -- Adam Smith created modern economics by writing this book. How much did Adam Smith earn for writing The Wealth of Nations?
The National Trust -- Historic sites in the United Kingdom.
Labour & Business History -- Resources for researchers, focusing on the past 250 years of history.
Coins of the UK -- Coins of the United Kingdom since the Norman Conquest (1066).
English History -- Historical materials from a British school.
The Story of Coal -- Excerpts from a booklet on the history of coal.
Dye Book -- How to make dyes using natural materials.
Indigo Dye -- Making blue dye from the leaves of the woad plant.
The USA
The Oldest Woman in North America -- People lived in California at least 13,000 years ago. More.
Plymouth, Mass. -- The 1620 Plymouth settlement (and rock).
Early Springfield -- The Campbell-Gray house. More C-G, more C-G, more, local historic sites.
Go West with Lewis & Clark -- National Geographic game lets you cross the American frontier in 1804.
The Santa Fe Trail -- 800-mile trade route between Missouri and Santa Fe.
Society for Industrial Archaeology -- Archaeologists who focus on factories, bridges, lighthouses, & other industrial sites (mainly in the northeastern USA).
Steel Mill Tour -- Tour one of Andrew Carnegie's steel mills. Read more about Carnegie.
Steamboat Arabia Museum-- The Arabia steamboat sunk in the Missouri River near Kansas City in 1856. Its cargo is now on display.
The Life of an American Slave -- Narrative of the life of Frederick Douglass, an American slave.
National Archives of the US -- Home page of the US National Archives (Washington, DC).
The US Mint -- U.S. Treasury bureau that produces US coins. (Includes online catalog.)
Historical Census Data -- Census data for every US county, 1790-1970.
Native American History -- Historical research focusing on American Indians.
Slave Voices -- Exhibition at Duke University, focusing mainly on slavery in America.
20th Century Wealth -- Economic history of the 20th century (USA).
A History of the Future -- Considers the impact of technology in the 21st century.
Millennium -- The history of Kansas City, Missouri.
A Connected World -- How the internet will change society.
The Underground Economy -- Examines that part of the economy that isn't officially monitored or regulated.
America's #1 Landowner -- Some people like to own land. Ted NEEDS it.
Computer Reads Brain Waves -- One of these days, you won't need a keyboard or monitor to interact with your computer.
The Social Consequences of Innovation -- How is society affected by new technology?
Economic Methods & Analysis
How to Measure Local Incomes -- When you don't have good data, how do you estimate a community's standard of living?
Ancient Economies -- This website considers disputed issues in ancient economic history. Edited by Morris Silver.
Money Museum -- Numismatic collection of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC.
Cahokia, Watkins Mill, the Fed, & the Board of Trade
Cahokia Mounds -- Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site in Illinois.
Mighty Cahokia -- Information about Cahokia (near modern-day St. Louis).
Life Along the River -- Information about the people of Cahokia.
Watkins Mill -- Woolen mill factory in northern Missouri. Machinery from the industrial revolution.
About the Federal Reserve -- Information about the Fed. Links to regional Federal Reserve Banks.
KC Board of Trade -- Organized exchange where wheat futures trade.
Egypt, Greece, China, & Other Interesting Places
Hieroglyphics -- Utility that converts English letters into Egyptian hieroglyphics. The Rosetta Stone.
King Tut -- He's coming to America! The King will visit Chicago in 2006.
Papyrus Archive -- Duke University's archives of papyrus documents.
Coins in Corinth -- Coins in ancient Greece, back to the 7th century BC.
Tour of Egypt -- Places you might visit on a modern tour of Egypt.
Ancient Greece -- Links to websites pertaining to ancient Greece.
Ancient Olympics -- Learn about the history of Olympic competition.
Alexander the Great's Home Page -- The guy who conquered his world.
The Founding of Alexandria -- Mediterranean trading center & gateway to the Indian Ocean. Also visit the nearby city of Nicopolis.
Ships of the Ancient Greeks -- Images of ancient ships.
Ancient Greek Coins -- Information about the coins of ancient Greece.
Ancient Greek Economy -- Information about the economy of ancient Greece. Map.
The History of Herodotus -- The Greek historian's History, written in 440 BC.
Persepolis -- The capital of Persia. Conquered by Alexander in 331 BC.
Updated: March 30, 2005
