2026-07-07 The Library of Dead and Abandoned Malls The Library of Dead and Abandoned Malls is a growing archive dedicated to documenting shuttered and abandoned shopping malls across the United States, organized by state. Built with clear old-web charm, the site offers a fascinating snapshot of retail decline in America and promises to expand its coverage as more malls are catalogued.
2026-07-07 The Linkspages at Larsdatter.com Karen Larsdatter has assembled an extensive collection of curated links exploring the material culture of the Middle Ages and Renaissance, covering clothing, tools, occupations, animals, eating utensils, and more. The site connects visitors to museum images, artifact descriptions, and book recommendations that illuminate how medieval people actually lived and worked.
2026-07-07 The Museum of Hoaxes The Museum of Hoaxes, created by Alex Boese, is a sprawling archive dedicated to exploring deceptions, pranks, and misinformation throughout human history from the Middle Ages to the 21st century. Visitors can browse hoax photos, dive into the complete April Fool's Day archive, and read blog posts debunking viral images and bizarre historical cons.
2026-07-07 The National Society of the Descendants of the Textile Workers of America, Inc. The National Society of the Descendants of the Textile Workers of America (NSDTWA) is a Connecticut-incorporated nonprofit dedicated to honoring the legacy of American textile workers and their contributions during the Industrial Revolution. The organization promotes educational excellence through scholarships and supports textile museum endowments to preserve this important chapter of American labor history.
2026-07-07 The Tornadoes and Floods of 1913 A detailed historical account of the devastating tornadoes and floods that swept across the United States in early 1913, created by hobbyist Ray after discovering period postcards documenting the disaster. The site covers affected communities, meteorological data from January through March 1913, failed bridges, and a postcard collection documenting the aftermath.
2026-07-07 The union workhouse, a history & resource A detailed historical resource on Victorian-era union workhouses in England, covering what they were, the harsh conditions inside, and specific institutions across the country. Started in 1998 as one of the first online references on the subject, the site includes a reading list, poetry, and information on individual workhouses from Sheffield to Somerset.
2026-07-07 The United States Navy in the Pacific War 1941 -- 1945 -- Main Index page A detailed reference site covering the United States Navy's role in the Pacific War from 1941 to 1945, documenting the naval campaigns, battles, and operations of World War II in the Pacific theater. History enthusiasts will find this a focused and organized index into one of the most significant naval conflicts of the 20th century.
2026-07-07 THE VICTORIAN TURKISH BATH Malcolm Shifrin's Information Exchange &n: Malcolm Shifrin's exhaustive information exchange documents the origin, development, and gradual decline of the Victorian Turkish bath, complementing his published book on the subject. Online since 1999 and still actively updated, this deep-dive reference covers historical baths across Britain with rich archival detail.
2026-07-07 The Victorian Web Linking Scholarship, Teaching and Learning since 1994: The Victorian Web is a comprehensive scholarly resource dedicated to all aspects of the Victorian era, covering social history, political history, economics, philosophy, science, literature, visual arts, and more. Running since 1994, it links academic scholarship with teaching and learning, making it one of the oldest and most authoritative online references for Victorian studies.
2026-07-07 The Viking Answer Lady Webpage Created by Christie Ward (writing as Gunnvör silfrahárr), the Viking Answer Lady is a comprehensive reference site covering Viking Age history, daily life, technology, agriculture, warfare, art, literature, mythology, and religion. Originally written as articles for an SCA newsletter in the early 1990s, this meticulously researched site has grown into one of the most thorough English-language resources on medieval Scandinavian civilization.
2026-07-07 The Voynich Manuscript René Zandbergen's comprehensive reference site dedicated to the Voynich Manuscript, one of history's most enigmatic and undeciphered illustrated texts. Visitors will find deep research, analysis, and imagery related to this medieval mystery that has puzzled scholars and cryptographers for over a century.
2026-07-07 The Wartime Memories Project - Preserving Memories of The Great War and World War Two The Wartime Memories Project is a long-running archive dedicated to preserving firsthand stories and records from both World War One and World War Two before they are lost forever. Visitors can explore detailed sections covering Allied and Central Powers armies, air forces, naval operations, prisoners of war, women at war, hospitals, and day-by-day battle accounts.
2026-07-07 TheatreHistory.com TheatreHistory.com is a dedicated archive covering the history of theatre, offering online play texts, monologues, and curated links for researchers and enthusiasts alike. The site includes a script archive and bookstore, making it a practical reference hub for anyone studying or performing in theatrical productions.
2026-07-07 theLabyrinth Catherine (also known as Fei) has built a richly themed personal site centered on her passion for medieval history, Catholic imagery, theology, and classical literature. Visitors will find shrines dedicated to games like Pathologic and The Witcher, original art, and a distinctive labyrinth aesthetic drawing from medieval iconography and devotion to Saint Catherine of Siena.
2026-07-07 THEOI GREEK MYTHOLOGY - Exploring Mythology in Classical Literature & Art The Theoi Project is an exhaustive reference guide to Greek mythology created by Aaron J. Atsma, covering over 1,500 pages of gods, spirits, heroes, and mythical creatures sourced from classical literature and art. Visitors can explore detailed entries on every major deity and monster, browse an A-Z encyclopedia, view over 1,200 images from ancient vase paintings and mosaics, and read original classical texts.
2026-07-07 Thomas Sheraton Biography FurnitureStyles.net offers a detailed biography of Thomas Sheraton, the celebrated 18th-century English furniture designer whose neoclassical style rivaled that of Chippendale and Hepplewhite. Part of a larger reference site covering European furniture history, this page traces Sheraton's life from his humble origins in Stockton-on-Tees to his lasting influence on the Golden Age of English cabinet-making.
2026-07-07 Tipi's Retreat Tipi's Retreat is a sprawling personal site by a Montana-based couple covering an eclectic mix of content including WWII memoirs, wildlife photography, crafts, and tributes to missing-in-action soldiers. The site won a Site Fights Championship and features sections on the Forgotten Battalion, WWII reunions, nature galleries, quilts, and even a pets section, making it a rich time capsule of late-1990s personal web culture.
2026-07-07 Uncasvillage Created by Sachem Walkingfox, this site is a dedicated resource on the Mohican, Pequot, and Mohegan peoples, covering their villages, burial grounds, ceremonies, and the preservation of traditional Native American words and culture. Visitors can explore sections on smudging, pipe ceremonies, pow-wows, and tribal history, making it a heartfelt effort to document and share Eastern Woodland indigenous heritage.
2026-07-07 US Navy Camouflage in the Second World War An online database maintained by Snyder & Short documenting the camouflage paint schemes used on US Navy warships during World War II, including dazzle patterns, haze gray, and ocean gray. Researchers, historians, and scale modelers will find detailed records organized by ship class, with new entries like the Haskell class APAs added regularly.
2026-07-07 Voedselconsumptie te Brugge in de Middeleeuwen (1280-1470) – casestudy van het Sint-Janshospitaal en het hospitaal van de Potterie. (Sigrid Dehaeck). This is a digitized academic thesis by Sigrid Dehaeck, submitted to Ghent University in 1998-1999, examining food consumption in medieval Bruges between 1280 and 1470 through case studies of the Sint-Janshospitaal and the Potterie hospital. The work covers grain sources, dietary patterns, hospital accounting records, and comparisons between patient, staff, and military food rations, making it a rare window into late medieval Flemish nutrition and institutional life.
2026-07-07 War Dog Memorial A heartfelt tribute to the war dogs of the United States Military, highlighting their service across conflicts from World War II through Vietnam and the controversial policy that denied them formal recognition. The page includes archival photos, poems, and links to organizations like the Vietnam Dog Handler Association that are working to establish a national memorial for America's canine soldiers.
2026-07-07 War stories - Index Ray shares firsthand accounts and witnessed tales from his time serving in the British Army, covering training, exercises, vehicles, NBC drills, and unexploded ordnance incidents. The collection of military anecdotes is presented with personal commentary, making it a candid and entertaining look at life in HM Forces.
2026-07-07 War Times Journal Portal War Times Journal Portal is a curated directory of military and war-related links spanning conflicts from the Napoleonic era through WWII, organized into categories like weapons, museums, research archives, and gaming. It serves as a gateway to resources on military history, living history groups, battlefields, and wargaming communities, making it a useful hub for history enthusiasts and researchers alike.
2026-07-07 washed ashore Ben Discoe's personal homepage from the late 1990s, preserved largely unchanged, covers an eclectic range of topics including virtual terrain, electric vehicles, travel photography from Kyoto to Cuba, genealogy, Burning Man experiences, and personal rants. A genuine time capsule of the personal web era, with dozens of interlinked pages spanning technology projects, life stories, and offbeat cultural commentary.
2026-07-07 Welcome to Cyndi's List Cyndi's List is one of the internet's most comprehensive genealogy link directories, offering over 332,000 categorized and cross-referenced links to family history research resources across more than 200 categories. Created by Cyndi Ingle and running since 1996, it has served as the go-to starting point for genealogists worldwide for more than 25 years.
2026-07-07 Welcome to Mexicolore Mexicolore is a London-based educational resource dedicated to the ancient cultures of Mexico, covering Aztec and Maya civilization, religion, art, music, and daily life in rich detail. Founded by Ian and Graciela, the site has served schools since 1980 and also offers consultancy, costumes, pinatas, and a unique photo library for events and educators.
2026-07-07 Welcome to Western Maryland's Historical Library | Western Maryland's Historical Library WHILBR (Western Maryland's Historical Library) is a digital archive preserving the rich history of Allegany, Garrett, and Washington counties in Maryland, with over 70 collections of photographs, newspapers, rare books, and historical documents. Highlights include collections on the Battle of Antietam, the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, African American history, and rare land patents dating back to the 1730s.
2026-07-07 World History HyperHistory: HyperHistory is an ambitious online reference navigating 3,000 years of world history through interactive timelines, maps, and synchronized chronologies of civilizations, people, and events. Covering everything from ancient cultures and the Middle Ages to modern figures like Einstein, it serves as a rich educational tool for students, researchers, and history enthusiasts alike.
2026-07-07 World History Matters » A Portal to World History Sites from the Center for History and New Media World History Matters is a portal created by the Center for History and New Media at George Mason University, curating peer-reviewed educational websites covering world and global history topics from the French Revolution to the Gulag to Maritime Asia. Teachers, scholars, and students will find primary sources, teaching modules, online exhibits, and curriculum resources spanning centuries and continents.
2026-07-07 World War One - The Maritime War A comprehensive reference section of the GWPDA WWI Archive dedicated to the naval dimension of World War One, covering ships, weapons, tactics, fleet deployments, battles, and communications in impressive detail. Compiled by William Schleihauf, it features specialized content like warship colour schemes, signal flags, destroyer markings, and fleet lists from multiple nations including Britain, Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Japan.