History Resources

This is a list of modern literary movements: that is, movements after the Renaissance. Ordering is approximate, as there is considerable overlap.

A broad-strokes timeline from the Classical Period to Postmodernism. The page contains links to the library's catalog, so please ignore them unless you are interested in tracking down texts.

A timeline that situates some popular literature within their time period.

Presented here is a first attempt by the World Digital Library to show the sweep of world history by presenting a set of documents associated with especially important dates and events. These documents can be displayed either by timeline or interactive map. This set will be expanded and made more representative as new content is added to the WDL.

History provides a chronological, statistical, and cultural record of the events, people, and movements that have made an impact on humankind and the world at large throughout the ages. Investigating the causes and results of past events is critically important in gaining a full understanding and perspective of present-day issues.

The World History Encyclopedia wants to make history engaging and compelling, inspiring their users and visitors to learn more. They reach the digital generation by sharing an array of historical topics and narratives through text, video, interactive features, and social media.

Explore important topics and moments in U.S. history through historical primary sources from the Library of Congress (1600s-1960s).

This timeline provides a short chronology of events in American history and literature.

In need of something more specific? We have additional resources over here.