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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.
Digital Augustan Rome | University of Arizona
Category
Ancient Greek & Roman Studies
Type
Research Materials
Language
English, Latin
Digital map project of Augustan Rome. Prepared by David Gilman Romano, Ph.D., who invites viewers to 'Explore the interactive map of the Augustan city c. A.D. 14'. Furthermore, website offers multiple short articles about the specific places in Rome.
Early Christian Writings
Category
Biblical Studies
Type
Ancient Texts
Language
English
Thus website provides translations of ancient Christian writings, including non-canonical apocryphal writings and other early Christian writings. Some introductions and translations are dated. The site merits in including little known esoteric texts such as Odes of Solomon.
A 1,000-Year-Old Antimicrobial Remedy with Antistaphylococcal Activity | American Society for Microbiology
Category
History of Science & Technology
Type
Research Materials
Language
English
Text about a 1000 year old remedy for bacterial infection. Information about the research, reconstruction of the remedy and statistics.
Digital Egypt for Universities
Category
Ancient African and Egyptian Studies
Type
Ancient Texts
Language
English, Ancient Egyptian
This website provides images of Ancient Egyptian manuscripts, stelae, and other cultural objects and artifacts. Transcription of Ancient Egyptian texts and translation into English provided.
The Digital Dead Sea Scrolls | The Israel Museum, Jerusalem
Category
Ancient Near Eastern Languages & Civilizations
Type
Ancient Texts
Language
English, Hebrew
Archive of sources, including translations and images, related to the Dead Sea Scrolls found at Qumran. The archive is extremely detailed and meticulously prepared. Each text is carefuly translated and the commentary is provided.
Early Jewish Writings
Category
Biblical Studies
Type
Ancient Texts
Language
English
This website provides translations of ancient Jewish writings, including non-canonical pseudepigrapha. Some introductions and translations are dated. It also contains multiple translations of canon texts such as Tanakh and Deuterocanon and philosophical works of thinkers such as Philo of Alexandria.
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