These are all great places to go for research, no matter what time period you're studying. Try to hit as many of these as you can, and select favorites that you would like to return to. Remember, this is a very small slice of what is out there on the web!

Library of Congress- The Learning Page

The Historical Text Archives-- big source-- just what it sound like-- everything under the sun!

Social Critic-- This site is described as selected readings in social criticism. What this entails is the editor compiling essays on many topics, from authors whose voice may differ from the voices we often hear in the mainstream media. Progress, protest, science in a free society, and sustainable development are just some of the topics covered in this thought provoking site.

Blue Web'n Social Studies Links-- General social studies links-- very helpful

Geography Home Page

Historical Atlas of the 20th Century

Great American Speeches-- site run by PBS-- read text or listen to RealAudio-- a huge number of sources.

Library Spot-- encyclopedias, maps, libraries and much more...

Virtual Library museums pages (VLmp)-- Directory of museums, part of the Virtual Library, an expert-run catalog of sections of the web.

TILT - Texas Information Literacy Tutorial.   Libraries, in Texas and around the world, provide access to a variety of resources including the Internet.

Propaganda Analysis Home Page--  an excellent site categorizing and analyzing various types of propaganda.  An old favorite sited by everyone.

Seven Steps to Better Searching-- a site giving advice on using search engines effectively and efficiently.

Finding Information on the Internet: a Tutorial--  offered by the University of California at Berkeley.

The Quality Information Checklist-- As we all know, not all the information on the WWW is created equal. How can you decide  which is the best information? Use Quick, a list of eight questions that let you be the judge, picking the best Websites out of the mix. A quiz is also available for teachers to check students' progress.

Thinking Critically About Web Page Content--  ideas on evaluating web page content  Helpful..

UCLA College Library Instruction: Thinking Critically about WWW Resources

Tools For College Writing-- Tools for College Writing directs students to learn some fundamental skills that will enhance their chance for survival in school.  Helpful for high school students.

Smithsonian On-Line Collections-- the highlighs of the information offered by the national museum on the Internet.

The Inflation Calculator-- This site adjusts any given amount of money for inflation, according to the Consumer Price Index, from 1800 to 1999.  Be sure not to sue any commas.

Quotations for Creative Thinking and Living-- Quotations to inspire. Search 21,0000 quotes by  keyword, author, source, & day-of-birth.

The History Channel-- find program schedules and interesting information about past and future shows

PartheNet-- great source on the arts-- lots of information and many on-line paintings

Yet another index of artists

Another searchable database, specifically for Romanticism. - A list of Romantic artists, a brief description of their lives, and samples of their work .  This an excellent site to visit for any research calling for examples of Romantic painting.

Art Images by Period -- Art Images by Period (Under construction) Greek art, Roman art, Rennaisance art, Baroque art, Modern (19th cent.) art.

Virtual Library museums pages (VLmp)-- A directory of museums on the Internet, part of the Virtual Library, an expert-run catalog of sections of the web.

WebMuseum: Artist index-- A very large selection of images available on the web.

Essentials of Music--  Essentials of Music from Sony Classical and W.W. Norton. Basic information about classical music, including eras, terms and composers, with audio exam.