History

YouTube Channels [Free access]

1. Armchair Historian, The. Presented by Griffin Johnsen, www.youtube.com/@TheArmchairHistorian

Animated videos on various historical events and figures. Detailed and engaging content with a focus on making history accessible and interesting for viewers of all ages.

2. Atun-Shei Films. Presented by Andrew Rakich, www.youtube.com/@AtunSheiFilms

Offers a mix of historical analysis, commentary, and satire. Well-researched content on a variety of historical topics, often with a humorous and thought-provoking twist.

3. Cold War, The. Hosted by David Schroeder. www.youtube.com/@TheColdWarTV

Dedicated to exploring the events, politics, and personalities of the Cold War era. In-depth videos that examine the geopolitical tensions and conflicts between the Eastern and Western blocs.

4. CrashCourse. Hosted by Hank and John Green. www.youtube.com/@crashcourse

Educational videos on a wide range of subjects, including history. Concise, engaging, and well-produced lessons designed to help students understand complex topics in an accessible way.

5. Cynical Historian, The. Presented by Joseph “Cypher” Hall-Patton. www.youtube.com/@CynicalHistorian

Channel that critically examines historical events, media, and historiography. In-depth analysis and a skeptical perspective on commonly accepted historical narratives.

6. David Hoffman, www.youtube.com/@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker

Variety of documentaries and historical footage. Unique and often personal insights into historical events and cultural phenomena, drawing from his extensive archive of film and interviews.

7. Dobbiecast History. Featuring Mr. William. www.youtube.com/@dobbiecasthistory1642

Engaging videos on a variety of historical topics. The channel aims to make history interesting and accessible through storytelling, animated explanations, and insightful commentary.

8. Great War, The. Presented by Indiana Neidell (2014-2018) and Jesse Alexander (2019-current), www.youtube.com/@TheGreatWar

Detailed week-by-week account of World War I. The channel provides a comprehensive look at the events, battles, and personal stories of the First World War.

9. John D. Ruddy, www.youtube.com/@JohnDRuddyMannyMan

Educational videos, often animated, that cover various historical events and figures. Known for his "Manny Man" series, Ruddy presents history in an engaging and easy-to-understand manner.

10. People Profiles, The, www.youtube.com/@PeopleProfiles

Biographical videos on notable historical figures. A wide range of personalities from different eras and regions, offering detailed and informative profiles that highlight their lives and achievements.

Podcasts [Free access]

• Active History: History Matters. Hosted and produced by Sean Graham. University of Saskatchewan, https://activehistory.ca/podcasts/

• ActiveHistory Podcast Database. Curated by Russel Tarr, www.activehistory.co.uk/library/podcasts/

Websites [Various access]

1. ActiveHistory. Managed by Russel Tarr, www.activehistory.co.uk/ [Subscription required for access to material]

Resource designed for history teachers and students, offering a variety of interactive activities, lesson plans, and resources tailored to enhance the learning and teaching of history. Includes simulations, quizzes, and detailed guides on various historical topics.

2. Avalon Project. Yale Law School, avalon.law.yale.edu

Vast collection of primary source documents in law, history, and diplomacy from ancient times to the present. Free access to a wealth of documents, including treaties, speeches, and legal texts, making it a valuable resource for students and researchers.

3. Cunning Teacher, cunninghistoryteacher.org/ [Subscription required for access to material]

Resources for history educators, including lesson plans, worksheets, and interactive activities. Materials cover a wide range of historical periods and topics, designed to engage students and enhance their understanding of history.

4. Doone, Brian et al. Alpha History, alphahistory.com/

Educational website that offers detailed resources on a wide range of historical topics. It includes timelines, primary sources, articles, and teaching resources that cover significant events, movements, and figures in history. Managed by a team of historians and educators, making it a reliable resource for both students and teachers.

5. icHistory, www.ichistory.com/ [Subscription required for access to material]

Educational resources and tools aimed at enhancing the teaching and learning of history. Includes lesson plans, interactive activities, and multimedia content designed to make history more accessible and engaging for students.

6. inThinking, thinkib.net/history [Subscription required for access to material]

Resources specifically tailored for International Baccalaureate (IB) history teachers and students. Detailed lesson plans, study guides, and assessment materials aligned with the IB curriculum, aimed at helping students succeed in their IB history courses.

7. Kent, Emerson. History in a Nutshell, 2020, www.emersonkent.com

A comprehensive resource for history students offering concise and engaging overviews of various historical events, figures, and periods. The website includes detailed timelines, biographies, and summaries, all organized for easy navigation through different eras and topics. It provides valuable context and insights, making it an excellent starting point for research projects or general learning.

8. Marxists Internet Archive, www.marxists.org

Online library of Marxist literature, providing access to a vast collection of writings by Marx, Engels, Lenin, Trotsky, and other Marxist theorists. Includes primary texts, biographies, and historical documents, making it a valuable resource for those studying Marxist theory and history.

9. Simkin, John. Spartacus Educational, spartacus-educational.com

Extensive online resource offering detailed articles on a wide range of historical topics, including biographies, events, and social history. Designed for both students and teachers, providing reliable information and educational resources that support the teaching and learning of history.

Historical Newspapers Online [Free access]

1. British Newspaper Archive, The, www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk

Offers a selection of free-to-access digitized British newspapers.

2. Brooklyn Newsstand, bklyn.newspapers.com

Digitized Brooklyn Daily Eagle and other Brooklyn newspapers, provided by the Brooklyn Public Library.

3. California Digital Newspaper Collection, The, cdnc.ucr.edu

Archive of California newspapers dating from the 1840s to the present.

4. Chronicling America, chroniclingamerica.loc.gov

Project by the Library of Congress providing access to historic American newspapers from 1789 to 1963.

5. Chronicling Illinois, www.chroniclingillinois.org

Digital archive of Illinois newspapers and other historical documents.

6. Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection, www.coloradohistoricnewspapers.org

Access to digitized newspapers from Colorado, dating back to the mid-19th century.

7. Gazette, The, (UK), www.thegazette.co.uk

Official public record of the United Kingdom, providing access to historical issues.

8. Google News Archive, news.google.com/newspapers

Searchable archive of scanned newspapers dating back to the 19th century.

9. Historic Oregon Newspapers, oregonnews.uoregon.edu

Archive of newspapers published in Oregon from 1846 to 2022.

10. Illinois Digital Newspaper Collections, idnc.library.illinois.edu

Digitized newspapers from Illinois, including a variety of local publications from the 19th and 20th centuries.

11. Library of Congress - Digital Collections, www.loc.gov/collections

Access to a variety of historical newspapers and other primary sources from the United States.

12. National Library of Australia – Trove, The, trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/

Digital archive of Australian newspapers from 1803 onwards.

13. Old Fulton NY Post Cards, www.fultonhistory.com/Fulton.html

Large collection of New York State newspapers, including issues from the 19th and 20th centuries.

14. Papers Past (New Zealand), paperspast.natlib.govt.nz

Digital archive of New Zealand newspapers from the 19th and 20th centuries.

15. Portal to Texas History, The, texashistory.unt.edu/explore/collections/TDNP/

Digital archive of Texas newspapers from the 1820s to the present.

16. Utah Digital Newspapers, digitalnewspapers.org

Collection of historical newspapers from Utah, covering the period from the 1850s onwards.

17. Welsh Newspapers Online, newspapers.library.wales

Free access to Welsh newspapers from 1804 to 1919, provided by the National Library of Wales.

Primary Sources Collection [Free access]

1. Digital Public Library of America (DPLA), dp.la/primary-source-sets

Collections of digitized primary sources from various American libraries and archives.

US Laws [Free access]

1. Congress.gov, www.congress.gov

Official website for U.S. federal legislative information, providing access to bills, statutes, and the Congressional Record.

2. GovInfo, www.govinfo.gov

Free public access to official publications from all three branches of the federal government, including the U.S. Code and public laws.

3. Legal Information Institute (LII). Cornell University, www.law.cornell.edu

Free legal resource offering access to the U.S. Code, the Code of Federal Regulations, and other legal materials.

US Supreme Court Decisions [Free access]

1. FindLaw: U.S. Supreme Court Center, supreme.findlaw.com

Comprehensive information on U.S. Supreme Court cases, including decisions, dockets, and case summaries.

2. Oyez, www.oyez.org

Multimedia archive devoted to the Supreme Court of the United States, providing case summaries, oral arguments, and opinions.

3. Supreme Court of the United States, www.supremecourt.gov

Recent Supreme Court decisions, oral arguments, and other court-related information.

US President Executive Orders [Free access]

1. American Presidency Project, The, www.presidency.ucsb.edu

Resources related to the study of the presidency, including executive orders.

2. Federal Register, www.federalregister.gov

Daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of Federal agencies, including executive orders.

3. National Archives – Executive Orders, www.archives.gov/federal-register/executive-orders

Executive orders from 1937 to the present, maintained by the National Archives.

US Presidential Libraries [Free access]

1. Library of Congress – Presidential Resources, www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/presidents/

Resources on U.S. presidents available through the Library of Congress.

2. Miller Center, The, millercenter.org

Resources on U.S. presidents, including speeches, documents, and oral histories.

3. National Archives – Presidential Libraries, www.archives.gov/presidential-libraries

Network of Presidential Libraries, offering access to documents, exhibits, and educational resources.

Famous Speeches [Free access]

1. American Rhetoric, www.americanrhetoric.com

Database of public speeches, including full texts, audio, and video of famous American speeches.

2. Avalon Project, The. Yale Law School, avalon.law.yale.edu/subject_menus/major.asp

Documents in law, history, and diplomacy, including major speeches and public addresses.

3. Bartleby.com – Great Speeches Collection, www.bartleby.com/124

Significant speeches from history, including full-text transcripts.

4. Famous Speeches. Stanford University, libguides.stanford.edu/famous-speeches

Famous speeches and oratory.

5. Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, The, www.gilderlehrman.org/history-resources/spotlight-primary-source

Primary source documents, including important speeches in American history.

6. Great Speech Collection. Speechworks, www.famous-speeches-and-speech-topics.info

Transcripts of famous speeches by influential figures throughout history.

7. History Place, The – Great Speeches Collection, www.historyplace.com/speeches

Transcripts and audio of historically significant speeches.

8. Library of Congress – Speeches, www.loc.gov/collections

Historical speeches and public addresses, including those by U.S. presidents and other notable figures.

9. Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute, The, kinginstitute.stanford.edu

Transcripts and audio of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s speeches.

10. National Archives – Speeches, www.archives.gov/research/alic/reference/speeches.html

Links to resources containing famous speeches and public addresses, particularly those of U.S. presidents.

11. NPR – Great Speeches in History, www.npr.org/series/558410709/great-speeches-in-history

Series featuring audio recordings and transcripts of notable speeches.

12. Speech Bank. Michigan State University, www.lib.msu.edu/branches/vvl/speech/

Transcripts and recordings of famous speeches from around the world, maintained by Michigan State University.

Online Historical Atlas [Free access]

• OmniAtlas. Operated by Rick Westera, omniatlas.com

Free interactive historical atlas which shows step-by-step historical maps covering major world and regional events.