Begin with reference sources to get an introduction to your topic.
Biography in Context: Biographical profiles of people from around the world. (password: frogs)
American National Biography: Profiles of people who have shaped American history. (user: maret password: frogs)
NewsBank: A collection of hundreds of English-language newspapers from around the world. (user: maret password: frogs)
World History: Ancient and Medieval Eras: World history from ancient cultures through to the 1500s. (user: maret password: frogs)
Ancient and Medieval History: History of ancient cultures through to the Medieval era. (user: maret password: frogs)
Modern World History Online: American and world history from the 1500s to the present day. (user: maret password: frogs)
World History: The Modern Era: American and world history from the Renaissance to the present day. (user: maret password: frogs)
American History (ABC-CLIO): Articles and images about U.S. history. (user: maret password: frogs)
American History (Facts on File): Articles and images about U.S. history. (user: maret password: frogs)