History

Brief Overview:

This collection contains various general and topical/emphasis collections on North American history and is organized by three major general topical collections: US history, Canadian history and the history of the Indigenous Peoples. There are various formats and libguides available here to access that do not require any login or subscriptions (as of now). The collection is great for research guides on all three general topics. The collection was pulled from the former History resources of the Americas.

Alternatively, you can access the collections, click on the link below.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i3H0faC7jMs-khXTP2S_GGJRidFV1eRtV3zmdmmXvr4/edit?usp=sharing

To view a resource, click on the titles in bold, and you will be redirected to the chosen resource.

Brief Overview

The ongoing colonial division of Ireland, along with mass emigration and the previous centuries of British rule, means that Ireland’s historical records are divided up within the Republic of Ireland (“Ireland”), the occupied Six Counties of the North (“Northern Ireland), Britain, countries with a significant population of Irish descendants, and elsewhere. Their digital equivalents, therefore, fall under the jurisdiction of many different states and public and private institutions.

Thanks to the modern revitalization of the Irish language, many of the online resources listed below are available in English and Irish Gaelic. The collections include conventional, standalone websites that provide information about Irish history as well as Library Guides (LibGuides) that contain links to multiple databases and other resources.

Alternatively, you can also access the collections here:

https://meloida.my.canva.site/grey-black-light-experimental-photography-portfolio-website

Contributed by Z. Medieros and M. Phelan (2022)

Brief Overview

The Korean Cultural Centre of New York provides a comprehensive fact sheet about the history of Korea (North and South) and its people from early civilization to the modern day. The site also features additional resources and a library database that you can access here. The site is available in both English and Korean.

Alternatively, you can access the main link here as well:

https://www.koreanculture.org/korea-information-history

Contributed by M. Phelan (2022)

Citation: Korean Culture Centre. (n.d). Korean information: History. https://www.koreanculture.org/korea-information-history

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This website is part of an online curriculum project produced by the University of Pittsburgh. It contains academic essays and journals on Japanese history, as well as other topics regarding Japan and history such as a historical timeline of major events. The history spans the 10,000 BCE period to the present day.

Alternatively, you can access the main link here as well:

https://www.japanpitt.pitt.edu/essays-and-articles/history

Citation: The University of Pittsburgh. (n.d). Japan: History. https://www.japanpitt.pitt.edu/essays-and-articles/history

Contributed by M. Phelan (2022)

Brief Overview

This is a collection of topical articles regarding Ancient China from the National Geographic Society, curated for children and youth based on their curriculum by grade. The collection includes the Zhou, Quin, and Ming dynasties.

Alternatively, you can access the main link here as well:

https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/resource-library-ancient-civilization-china

Citation: The University of Pittsburgh. (n.d). Japan: History. https://www.japanpitt.pitt.edu/essays-and-articles/history

Contributed by M. Phelan (2022)

Brief Overview

This core collection contains various topical/emphasis collections of resources on the history of Mexico, South America and its peoples. The collection was pulled from the former History Resources of the Americas collection and the former Mexico History collection. The resources are divided between Spanish language and English or in dual language. Topics include general history, political history, art history and literary history. All resources are curated to provide ease of access for librarians, educators, students or members of the public who have an educational interest in research regarding this major collection.

To view the resource guide, click the link below or click the Title Header.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ue3_wa3PUrACx8RmxX2cgOPRIS1xDsMs9yUGL5o9CyY/edit?usp=sharing

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The Digital Library of the Caribbean (dLOC) is a cooperative digital library for resources from and about the Caribbean and the circum-Caribbean. dLOC provides access to digitized versions of Caribbean cultural, historical and research materials currently held in archives, libraries, and private collections. The view the resource, click on the Header Title, alternatively, you can also click on the link below.

http://www.dloc.com/

Reference:

Digital Library of the Caribbean. (2004). Digital library of the Caribbean: Home. https://www.dloc.com/

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Explores the history of the British Caribbean through government documents, photographs and maps dating from the 17th century to the 1920s and discovered during a cataloguing project at The National Archives of the United Kingdom. This resource was formerly part of the History Resources of the Americas collection.

The view the resource, click on the Header Title, alternatively, you can also click on the link below.

https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/resources/caribbean-histories-revealed/

Reference:

The National Archives. (n.d). Caribbean histories revealed. https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/resources/caribbean-histories-revealed/

Brief Overview

Audio archive of the BBC Caribbean programmes: 1988-2011.

This resource was formerly part of the History Resources of the Americas collection.

The view the resource, click on the Header Title, alternatively, you can also click on the link below.

https://uwispace.sta.uwi.edu/dspace/handle/2139/11134

Reference:

BBC., The University of The West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad, Tobago. (n.d). BBC Caribbean archives - 1988-2011. https://uwispace.sta.uwi.edu/dspace/handle/2139/11134

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This government website outlines the general human history of South Africa from early tribe settlements to modern-day events of historical importance. The site is also organized by further topical articles of historical information.

The view the resource, click on the Header Title, alternatively, you can also click on the link below.

https://www.gov.za/about-sa/history

Reference:

The Republic of South Africa Government. (2022). History - South Africa. https://www.gov.za/about-sa/history

Contributed by M. Phelan (2022)

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This website page is authored by the BBC News and Entertainment corporation and provides a historical timeline of the history of Rwanda from its inception as a country in East Africa, to the modern-day political landscape.

The view the resource, click on the Header Title, alternatively, you can also click on the link below.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-14093322

Reference:

BBC. (2018). Rwanda profile: Timeline. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-14093322

Contributed by M. Phelan (2022)

Brief Overview

This podcast production provides an alternative format for users who prefer to listen to information or read. The podcast series covers the general chronological history of Africa as a continent and includes discussions on topics such as politics, culture, and social development.

The view the resource, click on the Header Title, alternatively, you can also click on the link below.

https://historyofafricapodcast.blogspot.com/p/seasons.html

Reference:

The History of Africa Podcast. (2020). Seasons. https://historyofafricapodcast.blogspot.com/p/seasons.html

Contributed by M. Phelan (2022)