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 World World
Virtually unchanged since its launch in 1995, World World is a colorful and commercial-free index of over 2000 relevant links to world governments, world news and hundreds of government information wells worldwide.
http://www.worldworld.com   (32 words)

  
 Grade Ten - Content Standards (CA Dept of Education)
Understand how the forces of nationalism developed in the Middle East, how the Holocaust affected world opinion regarding the need for a Jewish state, and the significance and effects of the location and establishment of Israel on world affairs.
Students develop an understanding of current world issues and relate them to their historical, geographic, political, economic, and cultural contexts.
10.7 Students analyze the rise of totalitarian governments after World War I. Understand the causes and consequences of the Russian Revolution, including Lenin's use of totalitarian means to seize and maintain control (e.g., the Gulag).
http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/hstgrade10.asp   (1732 words)

  
 World History Blog
Montserrat was given its name by Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the New World in 1493, after a mountain of the same name located in Spain.
The Holocaust is one of the best documented events in history.
Holocaust deniers can stand on their heads and shout until judgment day yet they will be unable to disprove the fact that this terrible event occurred.
http://world-history-blog.blogspot.com   (2829 words)

  
 BBC - History - World War Two
An in-depth examination of the most destructive conflict in history, from the rise of the Nazis to the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and the birth of a new world order.
Browse an archive of 47,000 wartime stories contributed by the public.
Director interview and quiz on the documentary, The Other Side of Dunkirk.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/war/wwtwo   (976 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Salt : A World History: Books: Mark Kurlansky
It reads as a history of oil will read some time from now, as the economic and political motivator of centuries of trade, discovery, colonization, oppression, taxation and culture, as well as the root of many of our sayings and common words.
The Basque History of the World : The Story of a Nation by Mark Kurlansky
Others reviewers have claimed that Kurlansky overstates the case for salt in history, claiming it sparked the French Revolution, for example.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0142001619?v=glance   (2451 words)

  
 Web Links to General (Broad Time Periods) Women's World History
Virtual Library Women’s History: A rich source for web site arranged under: geographical chronological, archives and libraries, research institutions, museums, associations, journals, discussion lists, links, and special topics, such as labor history.
H-Women World Wide Web Web H-Women has a wealth of women's history email lists one can subscribe to.
Women in the Islamic World: Various primary source documents found within the site - "Internet Women's History Sourcebook."
http://www.womeninworldhistory.com/resources.html   (867 words)

  
 World History
World History Compass - Massive site with links to a great number of world history related world wide web site.
Lords of the Earth: The Maya/Aztec/Inca Center - Includes the history, geography, geology, astronomy, archeology, anthropology, and art forms related to the Americas before their discovery by Columbus.
Treasures of the Sunken City - In 1995, French archaeologist Jean Yves Empereur and his team discovered the Pharos lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
http://www.d230.org/stagg/LiskaLinks/worldhistory.htm   (3824 words)

  
 ALA Great Web Sites: World History
This is part of the scholarly Perseus Project at Tufts University, but useful to grasp the place of Hercules in myth and history.
Produced for the National Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., this site includes sections on teaching about the holocaust, children and the holocaust, Nazi rule, and the rise and fall of National Socialism in Germany, 1933-1945.
This is an important online resource about the Arab world in the Middle East and North Africa.
http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/greatwebsites/greatwebsitesworld.htm   (784 words)

  
 Search the Standards Database
Understands the causes and global consequences of World War II
Understands the causes and global consequences of World War I
Understands how European society experienced political, economic, and cultural transformations in an age of global intercommunication between 1450 and 1750
http://www.mcrel.org/compendium/Standard.asp?SubjectID=6   (767 words)

  
 Education World® : History Center
To help you provide your students with the information and insights they need to understand the events and implications of the Holocaust, Education World interviews Warren Marcus, a teacher educator for the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
Search the Web to learn more about the stories behind the stamps that commemorate the people, places, events, and trends of the 1900s.
From Columbus to Cortez...Education World spans the globe in search of great sites, lesson plans and new ways to explore the world of Discoverer's!
http://www.educationworld.com/history   (2667 words)

  
 World History Connected The e-Journal of Learning and Teaching Home
World History Myopia: Indians and Trade in World History Textbooks.
The World History Workbook: An Alternative to Commercial Textbooks.
The Global Experience: Readings in World History, 2 vols.
http://worldhistoryconnected.press.uiuc.edu   (529 words)

  
 World History
History World - Articles, timelines, and links to related web sites.
Blooodaxe's History Links - A medieval and Anglo-Saxon resources page.
Forum Antiquum - Links to hundreds of internet sites dealing with the ancient Mediterrean world.
http://www.sldirectory.com/studf/research4.html   (1455 words)

  
 Wars & world history - Homework Center - Multnomah County Library
Photographs and history of Manzanar Internment Camp in California.
This site the United States Holocaust Museum presents Nazi history, Hitler's rise to power, racism, propaganda, and more.
BBC Education online explores secret service, presents radio reports the days before Britian claimed war and sound clip memories of evacuees, and various photos from the war.
http://www.multcolib.org/homework/warwldhc.html   (3847 words)

  
 Archives - World Bank History
For a timeline of key events in Bank history, see the World Bank Group Historical Chronology.
About Us > Archives > History > World Bank History">
http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/EXTABOUTUS/EXTARCHIVES/0,,contentMDK:20053333~menuPK:63762~pagePK:36726~piPK:36092~theSitePK:29506,00.html   (454 words)

  
 Camelot Village: Britain's Heritage and History
To find out more about the history of the world just choose from the continents below to view their history
http://www.camelotintl.com/world   (28 words)

  
 1920 – 1929 World History
More on 1920 8211 1929 World History from Infoplease:
http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0005247.html   (479 words)

  
 World History Compass Home Page
Provides scholars studying the contemporary political history of Iran with primary source material consisting of personal accounts of individuals who either played major roles in important political events and decisions from the 1920s to the 1970s or witnessed these events from close range.
A growing hypermedia archive of materials dedicated to Boccaccio's masterpiece.
Works of authors from around the world who have contributed articles to the only complete history of all the 1848 revolutions.
http://www.worldhistorycompass.com   (2385 words)

  
 Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators - World and Ancient History
...find out about the life and times of this important period in world history
...a site containing the world history archives, links to other online sites, and keyword searches
...a scholarly set of links dealing with the this period in 19th history
http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/history/histw.html   (581 words)

  
 Welcome
The chronologies present alternatives to conventional historical periodizations; the articles allow students to share information with one another and with the world.
The site consists of a series of hyperlinked chronologies developed by the instructors and historical articles prepared by students intended for use in history classes.
As a result of changes in the department, WebChron has been removed from the University's server and is now administrated by David Koeller, the originator of the project, and has become part of his "Then Again.
http://www.thenagain.info/WebChron   (117 words)

  
 World History Archives
Documents to support the study of world history from a working-class and non-Eurocentric perspective.
If you have questions concerning the documents or how you might use them, read the site policies.
If you need documents on a specific topic related to contemporary world history,
http://www.hartford-hwp.com/archives/index.html   (83 words)

  
 World History (General) links
Women's History on the Web Description of and extensive links to internet sites of women in American history and current womens issues.
Biographies Arms control treaties, fussion, fission etc...Most extensive site for data, videos, primary source documents, maps, pictures, and activities on the internet.
Nuclear History at the National Security Archive: Links to Atomic development and results such as the Cuban missile crisis and other cold war events.
http://killeenroos.com/link/world.htm   (937 words)

  
 TheHistoryNet: From the World's Largest History Magazine Publisher
As yet another post-Katrina report on the failures of government is released, it is worthy of note that in the aftermath of San Francisco's devastating earthquake and subsequent inferno 100 years ago this April there was plenty of finger pointing going on then too.
For rules of use, read our User Agreement, Privacy Policy & Kids' Privacy Policy.
TheHistoryNet: From the World's Largest History Magazine Publisher
http://www.thehistorynet.com   (375 words)

  
 World History
2000–2004 (A.D.) World History - 2000 World History 2001 World History 2002 World History 2003 World History 2004 World History Fact...
1000–1899 (A.D.) World History - 1000–1099 (A.D.) World History 1100–1199 (A.D.) World History 1200–1299 (A.D.)...
Timeline Archive - A collection of all timelines on the site—categories include World History, U.S., Countries, Entertainment, Sports, War, Health & Science, and more
http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0001196.html   (98 words)

  
 World History Social Studies Resources
UNICEF ; Report on the world's children; child labor around
What's New; GATT; intellectual freedom; world trade development
USIA Europe/Canada Topics; Washington File; Special Reports; Embassy / USIS Home Pages; Links
http://falcon.jmu.edu/~ramseyil/world.htm   (422 words)

  
 GI -- World War II Commemoration
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of the war, we have put together what we believe to be the definitive collection of World War II historical materials on the Web.
Many web sites have World War II as a focus.
We have compiled three World War II air war mini-documentaries.
http://gi.grolier.com/wwii/wwii_mainpage.html   (149 words)

  
 World Soccer History
Little did anyone know how much the USA and the world would embrace this tournament, but they did.
This tournament was a turning-point in human history and culture and in time we will come to see that because this was not the first and will not be the last time that football affects world society.
The world's first league was formed in April 1888.
http://www.soccernova.com/html/soccer_101/world_history.htm   (3283 words)

  
 Houghton Mifflin Electronic Publishing - The Encyclopedia of World History, Sixth Edition by Peter N. Stearns
The result is a wholly accessible, absorbing canvas of world history that no student, scholar, or amateur historian should be without.
The Neanderthals were the first humans to bury their dead, and, presumably, to believe in an afterlife.
As editor Stearns notes in his preface, "The world we know historically has greatly changed.
http://www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com/epub/encywh.shtml   (730 words)

  
 BBC - History - World War One
Find out how to get started when researching the archives for family and military records.
A reassessment of the view that the human devastation of World War One was caused by incompetent leadership.
Discover the effects of war on the people who fought, and on those who were left behind.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/war/wwone/index.shtml   (405 words)

  
 World History Timeline — World History Timeline Chart
World History Timeline — World History Timeline Chart
The history of the sciences, literature, art, music, philosophy, religion and political milestones, have been mapped in a coherent and synchronoptic manner.
An unique and (almost) complete historical document that contributes to a better understanding of the intellectual, religious, artistic and scientific world.
http://athe.eta.zettai.net/timeline/en   (396 words)

  
 World History
The History Chart provides a perspective for a better understanding of the historical forces that shape today's global affairs.
This page shows a sample of the synchronoptic World History Chart and links to the award-winning HyperHistory Online.
The World History Chart begins with David and Solomon and ends 3,000 years later with Einstein, Picasso, Roosevelt and Churchill.
http://www.hyperhistory.com   (371 words)

  
 Ancient World History
As it grows, it should help to network people who share historical interests, and to provide additional resources which support ongoing research.
This site is designed to assist historians and others interested in ancient history.
At the right is a picture of the ancient world.
http://www.ancient-world.org   (284 words)

  
 Amercan History and World History
Here you will find extensive information on American History and World History.
Mid-East Chronology Europen History 20th Century The Amistad
Multieducator will be releasing a DVDROM with all of our American History Programs on it in September.
http://www.historycentral.com   (186 words)

  
 GeoHistory
You can unlock the secrets of the history of these regions and the rise and fall of the world's great empires!
In addition to wars and rulers, the database deals with ethnic conflict, economic history, and historical trends.
The GeoWorld History: Europe to Eurasia database contains over 500 articles, images, and maps covering many aspects of European history from 2500BC to the present.
http://www.geohistory.com   (117 words)

  
 Historical Maps of the World for every year in recorded history
Contact Us if you can't find what you are looking for or need any assistance.
For geneology, these historical maps are the perfect way to see what the world was like when one of your ancestors was born.
Instead of one map that attempts to show the location of hundreds of Native American peoples over the course of 500 years, we have 500 individual maps where you can trace the emergence and movement of each and every major group year by year.
http://www.worldhistorymaps.com   (522 words)

  
 McKay, A History of World Societies
Over 30 primary sources for reading and research, listed according to chapters in McKay et al, A History of World Societies.
Up to ten web activities per chapter of McKay et al., A History of World Societies, 5/e for student research and reading.
Each activity contains links to written and visual sources available on the world wide web.
http://college.hmco.com/history/world/mckay/world_societies/5e/students   (109 words)

  
 Paul Halsall/Fordham University: Internet History Sourcebooks Project
How to Cite Documents at the Internet History Sourcebooks Project
The Internet History Sourcebooks Project is located at the History Department of Fordham University, New York.
The Internet History Sourcebooks Project [IHSP] is a world wide web project designed to provide easy access to primary sources and other teaching materials in a non-commercial environment.
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall   (966 words)

  
 WWW-VL: History: United States History: US history: W3 Virtual Library
US History Gateways American History Documents Bibliographies Archives Libraries Books and Booksellers
WWW-VL: History: United States History: US history: W3 Virtual Library
African-American History The American West US History Biography The Beat Generation The Cold War Demographic History Economic History
http://vlib.iue.it/history/USA   (140 words)

  
 Education World® The Educator's Best Friend
Caught on the Web: What in the World?
Black History Month: Dozens of activity ideas for all month long.
Regina Barreca: The nationally-known columnist brings her humor to Ed World.
http://www.education-world.com   (960 words)

  
 World Postal History
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Your site is as good as going to a bourse, maybe even better as I can go through the covers day or night...
http://www.world-postal-history.com   (564 words)

  
 World History
A history-oriented site produced largely by historians, check out their global credentials!
Exploring Ancient World Cultures - An extensive compilation of web-based information on ancient cultures of the world.
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945) This site provides some additional direction around the web.
http://education.indiana.edu/~socialst/world.history.html   (402 words)

  
 GCSE Modern World History Revision Site
To cite this website as a reference, use the following format: CLARE, JOHN D. Greenfield History Site (http://www.johndclare.net).
Thus you can do any of the exercises while you click round the site and the different links to find your answers.
this site is a Modern World History GCSE revision site
http://www.johndclare.net   (190 words)

  
 First World War.com - A multimedia history of World War One
Battles of World War One - Ypres 1917
Battles of World War One - Somme 1916
First World War.com - A multimedia history of World War One
http://www.firstworldwar.com   (121 words)

  
 The World History Association
Congratulations to the 2005 World History Association Book Prize winner David Christian for his earthshattering book, "Maps of Time," University of California Press.
The prize recognizes new scholarly studies of history from a global or transregional perspective that make a significant contributions to the growing field of World History.David received his prize during the 2005 meeting in Ifrane.
The conference’s dual themes, “The Mediterranean in World History” and “
http://www.thewha.org   (481 words)

  
 World History Association - Hosted by the Woodrow Wilson Leadership Program for Teachers
"Big History": an interdepartmental course which combines human history and the sciences to provide a global perspective of the earth's history.
June 1998: World History: Teaching for the 21st Century: The Seventh International Meeting of the World History Association.
Teaching Tolerance through World Religion: an interdisciplinary course in World History and World Literature.
http://www.woodrow.org/teachers/world-history   (140 words)

  
 GAYLY: A Gay History of the World: Preamble
Any piece claiming to be a history of the world naturally invites skepticism and this piece is no different.
GAYLY: A Gay History of the World: Preamble
This gives queer history a lopsided feel that should be rectified as time passes and as more scholars research cultures of other regions.
http://www.suphawut.com/gvb/gayly/gay_history1.htm   (407 words)

  
 WorldHistory.com - The world's largest agreggator of World History
WorldHistory.com - The world's largest agreggator of World History
http://www.worldhistory.com   (9 words)

  
 Internet Modern History Sourcebook: Main Page
The Internet Modern History Sourcebook is one of series of history primary sourcebooks.
Although the history of social and cultural elite groups remains important to historians, the lives of non-elite women, people of color, lesbians and gays are also well represented here.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project began as a way to access texts that were already available on the Internet, it now contains hundreds of texts made available locally.
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/modsbook.html   (951 words)

  
 The history of the Caribbean
Hartford Web Publishing is not the author of the documents in World History Archives and does not presume to validate their accuracy or authenticity nor to release their copyright.
The history of the República Dominicana (Dominican Republic)
The history of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas
http://www.hartford-hwp.com/archives/43   (99 words)

  
 Historical Text Archive: Electronic History Resources, online since 1990
Why We Are At War (World War I)
This site is dynamic with regular additions to its contents and its link collection.
It was founded in 1990 in Mississippi and is one of the oldest history sites on the Internet.
http://historicaltextarchive.com   (160 words)

  
 Advanced Placement World History
Knowledge of year-to-year political events is not required.
United States History will be included in relation to its interaction with other societies.
at the AP World History exam readings and is a member of the APWH Test Development Committee.
http://members.cox.net/jpharmon/world.html   (414 words)

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