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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.
Arkansas Archaeological Survey Classroom Materials
Category
Ancient American (Indigenous) Studies
Type
Lesson Plans
Language
English
Downloadable lesson plans and teacher's guides about the archaeology and indigenous peoples of Arkansas. Includes interactive classroom activities. Some of the resources are general and can be used by teachers anywhere, not just in Arkansas.
British Institute for the Study of Iraq (BISI) Open Access Publications
Category
Ancient Near Eastern Languages & Civilizations
Type
Research Materials
Language
English
This website hosts open access publications from the British Insitute for the Study of Iraq related to Nimrud, Abu Salabikh, Tell Brak, Samarra, and Archaelogical Reports from Iraq. The books are downloadable as .pdf files.
The Silk Roads Programme
Category
Central Asian Studies
Type
Research Materials
Language
English
The website with information about the UNESCO Programme revives and extends historical networks in a digital space, bringing people together in an ongoing dialogue and fostering a mutual understanding of the diverse and often inter-related cultures that have sprung up around these routes.
Mobility, Empire and Cross Cultural Contacts in Mongol Eurasia | The Jerusalem Prosopography Project (JPP)
Category
Central Asian Studies
Type
Research Materials
Language
English
This project by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem showcases cross-cultural development and interactions within the Mongol Empire, with a comprehensive database to assist in research.
Association for the Protection of Afghan Archaeology
Category
Central Asian Studies
Type
Research Materials
Language
English
The website with information about aims to develop a broad awareness and appreciation for Afghanistan's archaeological heritage, how to preserve cultural treasures, and to enhance national cultural identity as well as for the educational and financial benefit of current and future generations.
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