Modern History
Supreme Court Cases - this site was developed to provide teachers with a full range of resources and activities to support the teaching of landmark supreme court cases, helping students explore the key issues of each case.
The Civil War Letters of Galutia York - Galutia York was the 19-year old son of a farm family from Hubbardsville in Madison County, New York. He enlisted in the 114th NYSV in August of 1862 and served until May of 1863 when he died in Louisiana. This is an absolutely wonderful collection of letters.
The Gallery of the Open Frontier - A digital image library of photos, paintings, and drawings that pertain to the history of the American West.
American Studies Web - An extensive guide to American Studies resources on the Internet, from David Phillips at Yale University.
The World of Benjamin Franklin - Extensive biographical information on Benjamin Franklin from the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia.
Historical Documents from the National Archives and Records Administration - Famous documents, including the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, the Constitution, and the Emancipation Proclamation, and less well-known ones, including a police report on the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, President Nixon's letter of resignation, and poster art from World War II .
The Holocaust - Includes a brief history, frequently asked questions and information for teachers. From the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
Invention Dimension - Information on American inventors and inventions.
Any Day: Today-in-History - There are no end of calendars online that offer information about what happened on a certain day in history, but this has one of the simplest interfaces and most complete listings. Contains sections such as birthdays, deaths, missing in action, events, holidays, and religious events of the day. Great for trivia buffs and fact finders alike.
Black History Hotlist - This site contains a wide variety of information on slavery, African-American history, African-American leaders, and African American poetry.

Medieval History
WWW Medieval Resources - Index to medieval resources on the Web. This is a good research site for students and teachers doing work on the medieval period.
Castles - A nice collection of photographs, history, and questions & answers about castles around the world.

Ancient History
Ancient Greek World - From the University of Pennsylvania. Information on ancient Greek daily life, economy, women, religion and death. Illustrated with artifacts.
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - Can you name all seven? Visit this site and read all about them.
The Ancient City of Athens - Photographic archive of the archaeological and architectural remains of ancient Athens.

Last updated 6/20/06