MayflowerHistory.com

An historical information website, created by Caleb Johnson, that provides information on one of the earliest ships to bring Europeans to America. The site has a passenger list of all the people who came across in the Mayflower and full text primary sources to aid your historical research.

http://www.mayflowerhistory.com/

HistoryWorld.net

An educational website that covers most aspects of world history. One of the site's main features is its history guides, with about 400 presently available. Most of the site's content is created by Bamber Gascoigne and other British writers.

http://www.historyworld.net/

Central Pacific Railroad

The Photographic History Museum is a resource for anyone interested in American railroad history. Photos of construction, trains, stations and other subjects are readily accessible. There is also a selection of detailed online exhibits that present the history of the railway.

http://cprr.org/

AlexanderPalace.org

A volunteer run Russian history website that specializes in Imperial Russia. Much of the website focuses on the history of Russia's last monarchs, Tsar Nicholas II and the controversies surrounding his times including Rasputin. Online history books, information on period antiques and more make this site a fascinating resource for those interested in Russian history.

http://www.alexanderpalace.org/

ColonialHall.com

An educational website that discusses the founding years of the United States, with a particular focus on early Presidents and the Founding Fathers. The site's largest resource is its compilation of biographies, which even includes biographies of the wives of the founding fathers.

http://www.colonialhall.com/

Citizens for Truth about the Kennedy Assassination (CTKA)

An American organization that investigates assassinations. It particularly focuses on John F Kennedy, Robert Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. Archives of the organization's main publication (Probe Magazine) can be accessed here.

http://www.ctka.net/

OurDocuments.gov

Introduces 100 historical documents that outline American history. Individuals can browse or print these milestone documents, while educators can find teaching tools that promote creative lesson ideas. Learn about National History Day.

http://www.ourdocuments.gov/

The History Guide

An information website designed to help high school and undergraduate students who are learning history. There are lectures on ancient history as well as some on medieval Europe. There are also comprehensive resources on 20th century Europe and study guides.

http://www.historyguide.org/

National Museum of American History

The website of the National Museum of American History, based in Washington D.C., offers visitors information on various aspects of the history of the United States. In addition the site has activities for children, educators and the media. Numerous online exhibits are included as well. Descriptions of the museum's collections ranging from photography to coins are available.

http://americanhistory.si.edu/

National Women's History Museum (NWHM)

Visit either the virtual museum or the physical museum, both of which promote and celebrate the role of women in history. Watch video footage of actress Meryl Streep talking about the museum, read about woman suffrage, women in education, women Olympians and women spies. The site’s education resources include online self-guided tours, NWHM biographies and women’s history lesson plans.

http://www.nmwh.org/

American Presidents: Life Portraits

A quality resource for biographical information on American presidents, provided by C-SPAN. The website is made as a companion to a series of films and other educational materials developed by C-SPAN. Visitors to the site can also find photos and other information on Presidential and Vice-Presidential gravesites.

http://www.americanpresidents.org/

VictorianLondon.org

The Dictionary of Victorian London offers historical information that helps you understand what life was like in London during Queen Victoria's reign. For researchers, the site has a bibliography to help you continue your research. There is also information on politics, police, education and other aspects of London life in this period.

http://www.victorianlondon.org/

History.com

The History website is a great place to learn about the past. You can view today's broadcast schedule for the History Channel here. The website also has a variety of forums on historical topics ranging from World War to the History of Christianity. The website has a shop where you can purchase history DVDs.

http://www.history.com

The King Center

Official website devoted to Martin Luther King. Learn about the man, his beliefs, his life and his legacy. Find out about the programs and services offered, or about the King holiday.

http://www.thekingcenter.org/

The Center for American History

The Center for American History, based at the University of Texas at Austin, is an academic organization dedicating to the study of the American past. The website has links to exhibits on US history, links to related museums and an extensive list of faculty publications. The Center also accepts donations at its website.

http://www.cah.utexas.edu/

Classics Unveiled

An educational history site that offers information about several aspects of ancient Rome. The site's Latin Wordstock helps students improve their Latin vocabulary and understanding of ancient terminology. The site's Rome Unleased section provides lists of Roman rulers and other historical information.

http://www.classicsunveiled.com/

History.org

The official website of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation shows visitors what America was like before the Revolution. There was also research resources for historians and an online shop.

http://www.history.org/

History House

An American magazine that provides irreverent articles on a variety of historical subjects. The site covers European, American, technological and other kinds of history. There are also book reviews of recent history books and a forum for readers to interact.

http://www.historyhouse.com/

History and Politics Out Loud

An education website that offers a database of audio materials relating to American history and politics. The site is run partly by Michigan State University and other academic institutions. All the content on the site is free to search, making it a great resource for researchers and students.

http://www.hpol.org/

The Kansas Collection

Dedicated to the history of the state of Kansas. The site has lists of articles, books, photo galleries and other resources to help people in their research. If what you are looking for is not here, then you can submit requests for new content.

http://www.kancoll.org/

Korean History Project

Promotes the study of Korean history. This educational site has a timeline of events in Korean history to help novices become familiar with Korea’s past events. There is also information on the Korean War of the 1950s.

http://www.koreanhistoryproject.org/

Korean War Project

Provide details about soldiers who served in the Korean War. You can search for soldiers by surname whether they were missed, killed or taken prisoner during the conflict. The site also has information on how many casualties were suffered by different combat units.

http://www.koreanwar.org/

Napoleon.org

Fondation Napoléon provides information on this famous general and emperor of France. The site has announcements about the latest Napoleon related books. Visitors to the site can also read essential information on the Emperor for those unfamiliar with him.

http://www.napoleon.org/

Talking History

An educational website, based at the University of Albany in New York, that promotes aural history to learn about the American past. The site's main feature is a series of radio shows on history. This weekly broadcast can be listened to on the site and you can also find archived shows.

http://www.talkinghistory.org/

US History

Read about the history of the Liberty Bell, the War of the American Revolution and the Battle of Brandywine. You can learn the rules on how to use the US flag, and purchase the US flag from this website. Website created by the Independence Hall Association in Philadelphia.

http://www.ushistory.org/

Virtual Library

The Virtual Library has everything students need to start their research into history. The site has information on medieval history, American history museums and books on the US civil war.

http://www.vlib.us

About Ancient History

This website on ancient and classical history, provided by About.com, has introductory articles on several aspects of classical history. There are articles on Classical gods, the Trojan War, the Classical way of life and more. There is also a list of Classics blogs.

http://ancienthistory.about.com/

Timelines of History

An educational website that helps you learn about different periods of time. The site has an especially good timeline of American history, which includes information on US cities and states. You can also find timelines of many other world countries including Canada, Egypt, China, Israel, Jamaica, South Africa and Spain. You can order custom timelines to meet your needs.

http://www.timelines.ws/

Virtual Museum of Canada

An online museum that educates people about Canadian history. You can view exhibits on the First and Second World Wars with stories and images from that period. There are more than sixty exhibits on science and nature. Teachers can find special resources to use in their teaching.

http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/

American Memory

The American Memory website, provided by the Library of Congress, is a historical information website. You can find historical information on America's cities, government, law, maps, presidents, literature and more. The site also has a teachers section for teachers interested in using the website in the classroom.

http://memory.loc.gov/

Pepys Diary

The diary of Samuel Pepys provides information on this famous 17th-century British writer and administrator. The site has a biography of the writer as well as background on the political events of the day. The website will be most useful for those interested in history and diaries.

http://www.pepysdiary.com

Economic History Sources

Economic History Sources is an educational resource sponsored by the Economic History Association. The site has bibliographies on economic history to help you get started on your research. You can also access book reviews to see what's worth reading in the field. One of the site' most interesting features is the "How Much is That?" option which lets you compare prices across history.

http://www.eh.net

Classics Pages

The Classics Pages provides information on ancient Greece and Rome. You can also find a Greek version of Harry Potter here. You can also access a map of Italy from this website. You can also purchase classics books from this website.

http://www.classicspage.com

Historical Text Archive

The Historical Text Archive provides access to a variety of historical documents including books and essays to help you understand the past better. You can find materials on popular subjects such as the World Wars here and more. The Archive provides access to more than seventy books.

http://www.historicaltextarchive.com

HyperHistory

HyperHistory has articles and other information on more than three thousands years of history. The site has timelines for all of the world's major civilizations and a variety of colour maps. You can also purchase books and charts from the site so that you can learn in different ways.

http://www.hyperhistory.com