2026-07-07 A history of Hele Bay, Ilfracombe, north Devon, UK John Moore's meticulously researched history of Hele Bay, a small village near Ilfracombe in north Devon, traces human settlement from the Palaeolithic era through to modern times, complete with old photographs, maps, and references. Winner of the Barnstaple and District Civic Society Heritage Conservation Award in 2004, this site covers everything from Iron Age hillforts and Roman remains to smuggling, lime burning, and World Wars.
2026-07-07 A Portrait of Tenochtitlan • 3D reconstruction of the capital of the Aztec empire. Thomas Kole's meticulously researched 3D reconstruction brings the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan back to life as it appeared in 1518, using historical and archaeological sources rendered in Blender. The site features an interactive 3D viewer, stunning photorealistic renders of temples, canals, and city districts, and is available in English, Spanish, and Nahuatl.
2026-07-07 Abandoned Communities A fascinating exploration of thousands of towns, villages, and communities across Great Britain that have been abandoned since the Middle Ages, examining the causes of their depopulation from natural disasters to forced evictions. The site combines historical research with firsthand visits, poetry, and paintings associated with these lost places, including works by Turner and Goldsmith's famous 'The Deserted Village'.
2026-07-07 About — Dictionary of Medieval Names from European Sources The Dictionary of Medieval Names from European Sources is a scholarly reference project cataloguing all given names recorded in European documents from 500 to 1600 CE, with over 20,000 citations spanning more than a dozen countries. Edited by Dr. Sara L. Uckelman of Durham University and a team of academic contributors, it publishes quarterly editions and serves as an invaluable tool for historians, genealogists, and medieval reenactors alike.
2026-07-07 Agora (Home page) — ancient-greek.net (Ancient Greek) Created by Marvin J., ancient-greek.net is a growing reference hub dedicated to the Ancient Greek language and culture, spanning from the Classical Period through the Byzantine era. Visitors will find free audiobooks, original translations, vocabulary files, grammar resources, and even an Ancient Greek Wordle, making it a surprisingly rich destination for language learners and history enthusiasts alike.
2026-07-07 Alcoholic Drinks of the Middle Ages A detailed historical reference dedicated to alcoholic beverages of the Middle Ages, covering wine, mead, beer, brandy, liqueurs, and vinegar with sections on history, production methods, and period-accurate recipes. The site includes original historical recipes such as metheglin and hippocras, making it a fascinating resource for history enthusiasts and home brewers alike.
2026-07-07 Anarchy Archives Anarchy Archives is a comprehensive online research library dedicated to anarchist history, theory, and literature, featuring primary texts and writings from major figures like Emma Goldman, Peter Kropotkin, Bakunin, and Proudhon. Hosted at Pitzer College, the archive covers pivotal historical events such as the Paris Commune, Haymarket Massacre, and Spanish Civil War, making it an invaluable reference for students and scholars of anarchist thought.
2026-07-07 Armour in Art Home: ArmourInArt.com is a searchable database of over 650 images documenting medieval armour as depicted in European art from 1100 to 1450, spanning frescos, altarpieces, stained glass, reliefs, mosaics, manuscript miniatures, and effigies. Researchers and history enthusiasts can browse by date, country, and medium, making it an invaluable reference for studying the evolution of medieval military equipment through contemporary artistic sources.
2026-07-07 Battle of Fulford 1066 A detailed research site dedicated to the Battle of Fulford on 20 September 1066, the often-overlooked first major battle of that pivotal year, featuring archaeological findings, soil surveys, landscape maps, and over 12 years of field investigation by C. Jones. Visitors can explore battle sequences, metal-reprocessing finds, literature references, and ongoing efforts to protect the battlefield from development.
2026-07-07 Blanche Parry A detailed research site dedicated to Blanche Parry, chief gentlewoman to Queen Elizabeth I, created by historian Ruth E. Richardson. Visitors will find biographical research, articles on Herefordshire churches and abbeys, Welsh ancestry tracing, and investigations into topics like Iron Age hillforts, medieval drama, and even who killed Richard III.
2026-07-07 Bozo, Part Four, at Kidshow.dcmemories.com A detailed archive dedicated to the history of locally-produced children's television in Washington DC, with this page focusing on the Bozo the Clown show that aired on WDCA-TV 20 from 1971 to 1977. Featuring donated photos, precise broadcast schedules, and profiles of hosts like Tony Alexi and Dick Dyszel, it offers a rich nostalgic record of regional kidshow TV history.
2026-07-07 Calculating Empires Calculating Empires is a sweeping large-scale research visualization by Kate Crawford and Vladan Joler tracing how technology and power have co-evolved since 1500, spanning topics from computation and surveillance to colonialism and military systems. The interactive map invites deep exploration of the interconnected genealogies of technical and social structures across five centuries, making it a remarkable scholarly artifact for anyone interested in the history of technology and empire.
2026-07-07 Castles on the Web offers castle links, castle photos, castle site of the day, castles for kids, free castle web pages and more! Castles on the Web is a comprehensive directory and resource dedicated to castles from around the world, featuring thousands of user-submitted photos, castle tours, a glossary of medieval terms, heraldry, myths and legends, and even a castle-of-the-day feature. With sections covering accommodations in real castles, books, medieval studies, and pages designed for kids, this site serves as a thorough hub for castle enthusiasts of all ages.
2026-07-07 Ciba 1 Medieval Dyeing: A digitized reproduction of the Ciba Review No. 1 from September 1937, dedicated to the history of medieval dyeing, dyers' guilds, and textile craftsmanship in the Middle Ages. The site is part of the larger elizabethancostume.net archive and covers topics like guild organization, the medieval love of color, and historical dye sources with period illustrations.
2026-07-07 Codnor.info Home Page Codnor.info is a detailed local history and heritage resource dedicated to the village of Codnor and its surrounding district in Derbyshire, England, covering topics from medieval charters and castle history to mining disasters and WWI servicemen. Created by Stuart Saint, the site draws on legal deeds, National Archives, old photographs, and contributions from local residents to document streets, schools, churches, and the people who shaped the community.
2026-07-07 collection - The International Dada Archive - The University of Iowa The International Dada Archive at the University of Iowa hosts a digital library of rare Dada periodicals, manuscripts, books, leaflets, and ephemera from the early 20th-century avant-garde movement. Visitors can browse digitized copies of iconic publications like Cabaret Voltaire, Merz, and De Stijl alongside works by figures such as Hugo Ball, Jean Arp, and Paul Eluard.
2026-07-07 Cottingham home page Dedicated to preserving the history of Cottingham, a village in Northamptonshire, England, this site paints a vivid picture of rural English village life through census records, personal memories, Kelly's Directories, and historical quotations. Visitors can explore the social and community history of this hillside settlement perched above the Welland valley, making it a valuable resource for local historians and genealogists alike.
2026-07-07 Cyndi's List Cyndi Ingle's companion blog to the legendary CyndisList.com, a free categorized index of genealogical resources on the Internet that has been running since 1996. Here she shares tips, advice, personal reflections, and updates about the main directory, making it a must-visit for anyone tracing family history online.
2026-07-07 Days of Pride Days of Pride is an archive dedicated to preserving information about the Croatian War of Independence (1991-1995), covering units, battles, notable people, concentration camps, vehicles, weapons, and politics. Built by a young Croatian to keep the memory of the Homeland War alive for future generations, this site offers a sobering and comprehensive look at a conflict that shaped the modern Balkans.
2026-07-07 Descendants of Point Lookout Prisoners of War and Friends of Confederate Memorial Park Inc. The official site of the Descendants of Point Lookout Prisoners of War and Friends of Confederate Memorial Park Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to preserving the history of Confederate soldiers held at the Point Lookout prison camp during the Civil War. Visitors can learn about the organization's mission, the memorial park, and efforts to honor the memory of those who suffered at one of the war's most notorious Union prisoner-of-war facilities.
2026-07-07 Dictionary of Nineteenth-Century Journalism | Home The Dictionary of Nineteenth-Century Journalism (DNCJ) is a collaborative scholarly reference project uniting researchers from Britain, Ireland, the Netherlands, France, the United States, and Belgium to document the full landscape of Victorian-era press and journalism. Covering individual journalists, editors, proprietors, printers, illustrators, publishers, and periodical titles in a single alphabetical sequence, it serves as a comprehensive reference for anyone studying 19th-century media culture.
2026-07-07 Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire The Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire is an interactive cartographic tool that lets users explore the geography, cities, and territories of ancient Rome through layered maps and topographic data. With search, legend, and place-lookup features built into a map interface, it offers a richly visual reference for anyone researching Roman history and geography.
2026-07-07 Digital Library on American Slavery The Digital Library on American Slavery, hosted at UNC Greensboro, is a centralized scholarly database compiling tens of thousands of primary source documents related to enslavement in the American South, including bills of sale, runaway slave notices, legislative petitions, and trans-Atlantic slave trade records. With over 200,000 named individuals searchable by name, keyword, and state, it serves as an indispensable research tool for historians, genealogists, and anyone studying the history of American slavery.
2026-07-07 Discovering Bristol - an online history of the port and its people Discovering Bristol is an educational online resource exploring the port city's rich and complex history, with deep focus on Bristol's role in the transatlantic slave trade and its remarkable collection of Chinese glass artifacts. Part of the PortCities network, it offers timelines, glossaries, learning journeys, and exhibition information tied to Bristol's museums and galleries.
2026-07-07 Dole Kemp 96 Web Site An archived preservation of the official Dole/Kemp 1996 presidential campaign website, presented for educational purposes by 4President.org. This historical snapshot captures the Republican ticket's online presence from the 1996 election, alongside a link to the archived Clinton/Gore 96 site for comparison.
2026-07-07 Effigies & Brasses Home: EffigiesAndBrasses.com is a vast image database cataloguing over 6,400 medieval monumental tombs, including effigies, brasses, incised slabs, and half-reliefs from 23 European countries spanning the 12th to 15th centuries. With nearly 3,500 monuments indexed and organized by searchable tags and sources, this is an exceptional reference for researchers and enthusiasts of medieval history, heraldry, and funerary art.
2026-07-07 Encyclopedia of Myths The Encyclopedia of Myths is a comprehensive A-to-Z reference covering mythological figures, legends, and folklore from cultures around the world, including Greek, Norse, Egyptian, African, and Native American traditions. Published by The Gale Group, it offers hundreds of individual articles spanning characters like Achilles, Athena, and Anansi alongside broader topics like Animals in Mythology and Arthurian Legends.
2026-07-07 Ernst Moses Marcus - Zeittafel (1856-1928) A detailed biobibliographical chronology of Ernst Moses Marcus (1856-1928), the Essen-based philosopher and judge known as the 'Krupp der Logik,' compiled by Gerd Hergen Lübben. The page traces Marcus's life year by year, covering his legal career, his philosophical engagement with Kant and Schopenhauer, his published writings, and his connections to figures like Salomo Friedlaender and Raoul Hausmann.
2026-07-07 Erraticimpact Erraticimpact hosts web pages dedicated to Sonia Pressman Fuentes, a pioneering feminist lawyer and author who was one of the founders of NOW (National Organization for Women). The site serves as a tribute and resource for learning about her life, career, and contributions to the women's rights movement in America.
2026-07-07 F. A. N. A. C. Inc. FANAC Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and archiving the history of science fiction fandom, maintaining a vast digital archive of fanzines, convention materials, and fan art spanning decades. The site offers information about the organization's mission, contributor credits, submission guidelines for scans, and newsletters tracking the ongoing archival effort.