World History and Cultures
HistoryWorld’s aim is to make world history more easily accessible through interactive narratives and timelines. Written by Bamber Gascoigne, it consists of about 300 narratives ( the alphabetical list runs from Aegean Civilization to Zoroastrianism) and some 10,000 events on searchable timelines on TimeSearch
A portal to world history websites including Women in World History, World History Sources and more.
An animated map displaying the rise and fall of communism from 1917 through 2017.
Welcome to the Digital History Reader, an online learning experience designed to enable students to develop the analytical skills employed by historians. The Reader presents key events in U.S. and European history in the format of self-contained modules. Students learn by exploring the data presented, evaluating conflicting accounts or interpretations, and developing their own conclusions based on the evidence provided.
Echoes of the Great War - American Experiences of World War I
From the Library of Congress, Echoes of the Great War contains an online exhibition, a timeline, multimedia exhibits and many events and resources.
What the World Eats from Time Magazine
"The Hungry Planet" depicts different cultures and what a week's worth of food looks like and costs.
Everything You Own in a Photo: A Look at our Worldly Possessions from NPR
A slide show of 30 average families from around the world with all of their possessions place outside around their home.
A simple globe Spin around it with your mouse and click on dots to play live radio broadcasts from around the world
The WDL makes available on the Internet, free of charge and in multilingual format, significant primary materials from all countries and cultures.