Rulers.org

Rulers is a website that helps you learn about the heads of state and heads of government for countries around the world. The site has near comprehensive coverage of the world and also includes religious leaders. The site also provides you with information about the world's foreign ministers.

http://www.rulers.org

Birth Psychology

Birth Psychology, an organization based in California, is an organization which argues that birth is one of the most important aspects to human psychology. The major areas of birth psychology include: life before birth, the birth experience, birth and violence, healing reproductive trauma and other subjects.

http://www.birthpsychology.com/

Australian Demographic and Social Research Institute (ADSRI)

The Demography and Sociology program at the Australian National University is an academic department conducting social science research and education about the general population. Information on faculty, courses and recent publications by those in the department can be read here.

http://adsri.anu.edu.au/

Census Scope

An academic research site organized by the Social Science Data Analysis Network at the University of Michigan, providing access to detailed data from the 2000 U.S. Census. Charts of demographic data, as well as high quality maps, make this a very useful website. Information relating to racial segregation is a particular strength of this website.

http://www.censusscope.org/

Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)

The BEA, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Commerce, is a government website with detailed information about the state of the American economy. Detailed reports on the gross domestic product, corporate profits, personal income, international balance of payments can be read here. The site's "U.S. Economy at a Glance" is a good starting point for those who want an introduction.

http://www.bea.gov/

Current History

An academic journal that analyzes current events. The website has the full current issue of the publication available for consultation, and information on getting a subscription to the back issues. Readers can also find out about the history of the journal here.

http://www.currenthistory.com/

International High IQ Society

An organization that brings together intellectually accomplished people from around the world. Inspired by the ideals of the European Enlightenment, the site also has IQ tests to see if you can join and a variety of merchandise.

http://www.highiqsociety.org/

Statistics Canada

Presents authoritative information on all aspects of Canadian social and economic life. The site has information on Canada's population, unemployment rate and gross domestic products. You can also find out demographic information like how many Canadians have university degrees.

http://www.statcan.ca/

National Statistics Online

Find statistical information on all aspects of British society. The site has a selection of economic indicators including industrial performance, the state of the labour market, and the British inflation rate. This website is a service of the British government.

http://www.statistics.gov.uk/

Adam Smith Institute (ASI)

ASI is a British organization that stresses the value of free competition and choice in political and economic life. You can read the famous works of Adam Smith, a noted economic philosopher from Scotland, from this site. The site also has a blog that covers current issues in British politics.

http://www.adamsmith.org/

Institutional Economics

An institutional economics blog by Dr Stephen Kirchner, a financial economist in Australia. You can read commentary on both political affairs and developments in the world's financial markets. You can also comment on the posts to share your opinion.

http://www.institutional-economics.com/

English Heritage

An organization dedicated to the history of England. You can learn about the conservation and protection activities undertaken by English Heritage. You can also find out how to hire a historic site for a special occasion.

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/

National Council on Economic Education (NCEE)

An educational organization that strives to promote the teaching of economics. The NCEE website site has a wide variety of resources including DVDs, books, and exam preparation materials. You can also access press releases and speeches given by NCEE officers.

http://www.councilforeconed.org/

Population Reference Bureau (PRB)

The PRB website offers information about the state of the world's population. The site has special information for journalists and educators interested in population issues. You can also find out about job opportunities at the Bureau.

http://www.prb.org/

Economist

The Economist is one of the world's leading magazines on international affairs, business and politics. You can access some articles for free on this website. The site also gives you useful briefings on the state of the world: "Politics This Week" and "Business This Week."

http://www.economist.com

National Bureau of Economic Research

The National Bureau of Economic Research is an American organization that studies economics. Those conducting economic research will be interested in the site's economic indicators which are updated regularly. You also access the Bureau's working papers on economic issues here.

http://www.nber.org

Stone Pages

Stone Pages is a website dedicated to historical stone work in Europe. The site has detailed photographs of more than five hundred archeological sites in Europe, covering England, France, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The site also has a forums section where you can discuss Stonehenge and other similar sites.

http://www.stonepages.com

U.S. Census Bureau

A website with comprehensive information on all aspects of the American population, provided by the U.S. government. Census data on housing, income, education, foreign trade, employment, and other factors can be found here. Detailed data sets are available for purchase.

http://www.census.gov/

Brookings.edu

The Brookings Institution is an American political and economic thinktank, noted for advancing conservative views. The research of the institution's scholars is easy to access; visitors can read policy briefs, books, commentaries and find journals here. There are also notices regarding courses offered by the Institution.

http://www.brookings.edu/

Cato Institute

The Cato Institute, based in Washington D.C., is a noted conservative organization that advocates for free markets and minimal government intervention in the economy. The site has a video section where you can see Institute experts addressing all kinds of political and economic matters. There is also an online bookstore here.

http://www.cato.org/

UK Data Archive

An academic data depository that aids researchers in storing and analyzing large volumes of digital data. Established in 1967, the Archive is mainly of use to academic and industry researchers and scientists. The Archive is also capable of accepting non-digital materials.

http://www.data-archive.ac.uk/

Project for Public Spaces (PPS)

An American organization based in New York that advocates for the need for public spaces. The PPS website has information on making parks, civic centers, campuses, downtowns, public markets and other areas more publicly accessible. You can also purchase books on public space.

http://www.pps.org/

Asian Development Bank

The Asian Development Bank is an international organization dedicated to fighting poverty in the Pacific and in Asia. You can read about the bank's projects on this website. You can also access the banks economic statistics and other financial reports here.

http://www.adb.org/

ECAI

The Electronic Cultural Atlas Iniative is an atlas like no other. The site collects a variety of different atlases made from all around the world. You can also develop your own maps and contribute them to the website, provided you fellow their specifications.

http://www.ecai.org/