BBC Education: Walk Through Time Take a whirlwind tour through history with this cool BBC site. Learn about famous people from different eras or see if you can figure out what objects don't belong in scenes from various time periods!
History Essentials Click on a timeline to learn more about ancient Egypt, the ancient Greeks, Roman and Viking settlers in Britain, the Tudor period, and children in Britain during World War II.
National Geographic Homework Help Get help on a variety of topics including animals, history, culture, geography, science, and nature. Includes photo galleries and descriptions of various places in the world. Also provides a dictionary and thesaurus.
History Detectives Learn how artifacts, buildings, and stories can give us insights into history. Study the techniques used by professional investigators, learn how to conduct your own historical investigation, or get to know the team of experts on this PBS site.
Ancient Egypt This awesome site explores what life was like in ancient Egypt. Learn about the pharaohs, pyramids, temples, gods and goddesses, and much more.
Tale of Three Cities This cool site by National Geographic compares three extraordinary cities from different millennia: Alexandria, Egypt in A.D.1, Cordoba, Spain in A.D. 1000, and New York City in A.D. 2000.
The Greeks: Crucible of Civilization Discover how much of our modern world can be traced back to ancient Greek culture. Explore the timeline of heroes and leaders, experience the Acropolis, and watch Quicktime clips from this PBS special.
Empires: A Study of Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome Examine these ancient cultures with ThinkQuest students as they show you how to make artifacts. There are fun online activities and sections on various aspects of ancient life in these cultures.
EternityTravel.com You have 3300 debens to spend on burial preparations. Select a tomb, mummification options, and more to learn about the ancient Eyptians' burial rites.
Harcourt Brace Social Studies Choose the Social Studies theme that interests you like Communities, The United States, The World, or Ancient Civilizations, and learn more!
Secrets of Lost Empires NOVA crews examine amazing feats of ancient engineers and architects including medieval war machines, Egyptian obelisks, the Easter Island stone monoliths, Roman baths, and rainbow bridges of ancient China.
Middle Ages, The Good day traveler! Enjoy a journey into medieval times on these guided tours offered by a knight, a merchant, a nun, and a peasant. From EMuseum.
Secrets of Lost Empires: Medieval Siege Experts examine medieval war strategies, weapons, and castle design. See how the devastating giant trebuchet could smash castle walls! From NOVA Online.
Middle Ages What was it really like to live in the Middle Ages? Learn about the daily life, their clothing and homes, health, entertainment, and much more.
Life in the Middle Ages This student project lets you step back in time to the days of imposing castles, knights in armor defending the kingdom, and noblemen ruling over the serfs.
Medieval Times Summaries about kings, artists, poets, and other interesting folks from this era, like Robin Hood, King Arthur, and Da Vinci. By primary students in Sydney, Australia.
The Great War Companion site to the PBS series explores the history and effects of World War I. Includes interviews, an interactive timeline, and many other resources.
First World War.com Presents detailed information about the "war to end all wars" such as an explanation of the various types of weapons, popular songs of the time, a timeline, and much more.
American Experience: The Nuremberg Trials Learn about the events that happened leading up to this trial of Nazi leaders. The reading is difficult, but worth it for the information.
Mission Europe Hostilities You are charged with the mission of learning all that you can about various European countries as they are about to clash in World War II. With pictures and sections on Germany, Belgium, Great Britain, and others.
BBC: Children of World War 2 Check out this site to find out what life was like for children in World War II. Look around a wartime home, buy food in the rationing challenge, and read evacuees' letters. There's a great research room where you can hunt down radio and sound clips, docu
Voices of World War II Listen to radio newscasts, popular songs, speeches, and more, bringing experiences from the front and at home to life.
Hiroshima: A Survivor's Story Read the story of a man who experienced the bombing of Hiroshima at the age of 15. From Scholastic.
Perilous Fight: America's World War II in Color View an interactive timeline of World War II events and learn about the psychology of war, the battlefields all over the world, how life was on the homefront, and more. From PBS.
World War II: Battles With No Boundaries Covers the confrontation on the Pacific and European fronts. Play the games and try the quizzes to see how much you know about this great conflict. From ThinkQuest.
America's Story This great collection lets you meet amazing Americans, jump back in time to important historical periods, explore the states, or see, hear, and sing bits from America's past.
WayBack: U.S. History for Kids Cool online magazine with an issue each month about a different aspect of history in America. Includes bios, games, quizzes, and lots more!
United States Mint H.I.P. Pocket Change Visit the clubhouse to learn all about coin collecting, take the time machine to other eras in U.S. history, or play some cool money games.
Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids Let Ben Franklin explain the branches of the U.S. government and how they started. You can learn about citizenship, elections, how laws are made, national vs. state government, and lots more.
Great Projects: The Building of America Learn how the greatest engineering feats in American history were accomplished, including the electrification of America, building the Hoover Dam, constructing the George Washington Bridge in NY, and Boston's Big Dig.
Freedom: A History of US Explore different webisodes, and see why the promise of freedom has attracted millions of people from all over the world to come to America. Hear why generations of men, women, and children have lived, sacrificed, and died for that freedom. From PBS.
ExploreDC.org Learn about the history and historical sites of America's capital city and find out about our presidents, first ladies, and other notable residents. Includes information on D.C.'s African-American heritage, the government, and more.
Biography of America Explore U.S. history from the time of English settlement to the current era. Includes maps, interactive timelines, and descriptions of key events.
America on the Move Read about how transportation shaped the lives, landscapes, culture, and communities of America. Examine the changes brought by transportation networks, play some cool games, and more.
Exploring Maryland's Roots Imagine what it would be like to travel from England as an indentured servant to live in the new colony of Maryland, or to live in a 17th-century Native American village, with the help of lots of sounds, videos, and graphics.
Liberty! The American Revolution Online companion to the PBS series about the American Revolution. Features tons of facts about the Revolution, perspectives of people involved, and a Revolutionary game.
Choosing Revolution It's the summer of 1775 and you need to choose to support the Patriots or Loyalists. Learn more about the Revolution and decide which side you are on!
Colonial Family and Community Be a history detective and go back in time to investigate the lives of a colonial family living in northeastern Connecticut in the 1700's.
CivilWar@Smithsonian Learn about and examine the Civil War through the extensive collections of the Smithsonian Institution. Includes a timeline and many pictures of artifacts and documents.
Camp Life: Civil War Collections from Gettysburg Pictures and explanations of what soldiers' lives and possessions were like when they were in camp during the Civil War. From the Gettysburg National Military Park.
Sherman's March: Final Revenge Watch this online documentary about Sherman's march through South Carolina and the burning of Columbia.
Time of the Lincolns This PBS site explores American life in the mid-19th century. Learn about the political parties, Civil War, slavery, and more. Watch video clips and see historic photos too.
Black History: Then to Now Explore an interactive timeline that traces the history of African-Americans, from the arrival of slaves in the 1500s to the appointment of Condoleezza Rice and Colin Powell in today's government. From Time for Kids.
Culture and Change: Black History in America Get a timeline of significant events and people in African-American history plus features about Rosa Parks, Melba Pattillo, and 10 great inventors. From Scholastic.
WayBack - Stand Up For Your Rights Features the history of civil rights from religious freedom to racial desegregation to women and the vote. From PBS' The American Experience.
African American World Contains biographies of important African-Americans. Also reviews African-American history, arts and culture, and race and society.
Gullah Net Learn Gullah by listening to music, stories, words, and by playing games. This animated site provides a fun way to learn about Gullah history and culture.
Voices of Civil Rights Read personal accounts from ordinary people about their experiences with civil rights, see a timeline of the Civil Rights Movement, and meet a new generation of civil rights workers.
Black History Explore Afro-American issues on the Web.
Murder of Emmett Till Read a transcript of this PBS program focusing on the murder that shocked a nation and its aftermath. See what others remember about Till+s murder, and find out how his death helped to spark the civil rights movement in America.
Greensboro Sit Ins: Launch of a Civil Rights Movement Read the story of this sit-in at a Woolworth's counter in 1960 and its lasting effects on the Civil Rights Movement. Includes pictures and many audio clips from people involved in the sit-in.
Texas Parks and Wildlife - Kids' Page Explore the wild side of the Lone Star state. Trek the nature, recreation, and history trails on this fun site.
Texas Beyond History Dig through Texas culture at this Kids Page focusing on history and archaeology of Texas.
NetState: Texas Learn all about this state's flag, seal, flower, and many other official symbols! Find the history of the state's name, current weather, and a list of historic people too.
Mexico for Kids Explore this country's history, music, stories, government, and more. Play some games while you're at it! In English, French, Italian, and Spanish.
Conquistadors - Start the Adventure This PBS site explores the conquest of the Americas, including North America, Peru, Amazonia, and Mexico. Be sure to check out the timeline.
The Border This PBS site examines the history along the U.S.-Mexico border. It includes a timeline, morphing map, and a place to share your ideas.
United Kingdom
Headline History Play the role of a reporter by going back in British history, interviewing famous characters, writing your own news stories, and more.
This Sceptred Isle Tells the story of Britain, from the Roman invasion to the Millennium Dome.
Tower of London This fabulous site is almost as good as visiting the tower yourself! Learn the history, talk to a Yeoman Warder, read speeches from the scaffold, and much, much more.
Africa
African Voices Check out this Smithsonian site on Africa's history, culture, and themes. Includes an interactive timeline covering the slave trade, colonization, the Nile Valley, and Africa today.
Secrets of the Dead: Day of the Zulu Follow along as this PBS show investigates the story behind an unlikely 1879 British defeat during an invation of Zululand in South Africa.
Background Notes: African Countries Choose a country and get the facts. Read about its history and find descriptions of its politics, economy, foreign relations, and more. From the U.S. State Department.
China
Discovering China - The Middle Kingdom This great ThinkQuest site examines the history of China, including the cultural revolution, as well as the people, the cities, and some cultural contributions China has made to the world.
Mongols in World History Learn about the Mongols' mark on history, their influence on China's Yuan dynasty, their way of life, and why they were so successful. Also get to know four important Mongol figures.
Japan
Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire Learn about Edo Japan, which existed between the 16th and 19th centuries. You can check out a timeline of notable events, travel the Tokaido road, color your own woodblock prints, and lots more on this companion site to the PBS show.
Castles of Japan Take a tour around the castles of Japan on this great ThinkQuest site. You can learn about the history of the buildings, the design of the different types, and the ways they were used.
Edo Japan: A Virtual Tour Learn all about the government, economy, and social life of ancient Toyko through paintings and facts.
Viet Nam
Oxfam Cool Planet's Vietnam Learn about life in Vietnam today including the people, history, geography, and more. See photos too.
Vietnam: Then and Now Take a look at the history, geography, people, and government of this country. Learn about the Vietnam War, and hear from different points of view. From ThinkQuest.
PBS: Vietnam Passage This documentary tells the story of the Vietnam War from the perpective of six different people, both American and Vietnamese, and from very different walks of life.
