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World History Encyclopedia
Category
General History
Type
Study Aids
Language
English
The World History Encyclopedia (formerly the Ancient History Encyclopedia) provides a multitude of resources to engage the public in world history and cultural heritage. There are numerous encyclopedia-style articles on a range of historical and archaeological topics including, art and architecture, daily life, biographies of famous individuals, places, states, time periods, religions, and warfare. The coverage of the site is primarily ancient and medieval, but it is expanding into the Medieval, Early Modern, and Modern periods. There is also a repository of materials for educators such as timelines, quizzes, a media library, and translations of ancient documents. There is also a growing collection of YouTube videos and podcasts on world history subjects. Many of the articles have been translated into a variety of languages.
The China Biographical Database
Category
East Asian Studies
Type
Research Materials
Language
English, Chinese
The China Biographical Database Project is a freely accessible relational database with biographical information on over 500,000 historical individuals primarily from the 7th through 19th centuries. The database datasets are downloadable. There is also additional information on their blog, published papers, and events pages.
Achemenet
Category
Ancient Near Eastern Languages & Civilizations
Type
Research Materials
Language
French; English
This website contains various tools and resources for the study of the Achaemenid Persian Empire, including texts, translations, bibliography, information on archaeological sites, images, maps, museum information, and online publications. Texts are arranged by language (Aramaic, Babylonian, Egyptian, Elamite, Greek, Lycian, and multilingual), region (Anatolia, Babylon, Egypt, Fars, and Greece), and publication.
Archaeological Institute of America
Category
Ancient Music
Type
Online Groups
Language
English
The Archaeological Insitute of America promotes archaeological inquiry and public understanding of the material record of the human past to foster an appreciation of diverse cultures and our shared humanity. The AIA supports archaeologists, their research and its dissemination, and the ethical practice of archaeology. The AIA educates people of all ages about the significance of archaeological discovery and advocates for the preservation of the world’s archaeological heritage.
Art of the Islamic Worlds | Google Arts & Culture
Category
Arabic & Islamic Studies
Type
Museum Tours
Language
English
Online exhibit of Islamic art from the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston that guides the viewer through high definition images that are paired with an introduction to Islamic art. Some images are paired with transcribed audio commentary from the collection curator.
Historic England
Category
Preservation and Conservation
Type
Research Materials
Language
English
Historic England lists buildings to protect in England, and they have a database with all of these historic buildings and an interactive map format of viewing them; their research is published in a free magazine which can be downloaded on their website; they have other maps and images as well as non-scholarly articles about the sites and conservation/preservation in general.
A Visual Sourcebook of Chinese Civilization
Category
East Asian Studies
Type
Research Materials
Language
English
This website is a visual collection of primary sources for the study of ancient and modern China, with a timeline and a variety of topics from Chinese history. Topics include geography, tombs, Buddhism, calligraphy, military technology, painting, homes, gardens, clothing, and graphic arts. There are many suggestions for further readings. There are also guides for teachers on each of these topics.
The Digital Classicist
Category
Ancient Greek & Roman Studies
Type
Online Groups
Language
English
The Digital Classicist is a decentralised and international community of scholars and students interested in the application of innovative digital methods and technologies to research on the ancient world. The Digital Classicist is not hard-funded, nor owned by any institution. The main purpose of this site is to offer a web-based hub for discussion, collaboration and communication.
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