History

The telling, generally chronological, of human events, usually including an explicit interpretation of those events.

Sub-headings:

Historical Documents and Sources

History Blogs

Interactive weblogs that invite users to participate in discussions about history, its study, methods, controversies, and role in society. Includes analysis of historical events as well as historians' perspectives on current events.

History by Era

History by Region

History by Topic

Resources in this category:

American Association for History and Computing
http://www.theaahc.org/

"The American Association for History and Computing (AAHC) is dedicated to the reasonable and productive marriage of history and computer technology. To support and promote these goals, the AAHC sponsors a number of activities, including an annual meeting, an electronic journal--the Journal of the American Association for History and Computing (JAHC), a continuing publication series, and a variety of summer workshops. "

American Association for State and Local History
http://www.aaslh.org/

"A not-for-profit professional organization of individuals and institutions working to preserve and promote history. The Association...is dedicated to the "promotion of effort and activity in the fields of state, provincial and local history in the United States and Canada." Through its diverse services to the field, AASLH works to encourage the highest quality expressions of state and local history whether provided through publications, exhibits, public programs, or professional development activities. Working in partnership with its members and associates, AASLH has built a strong tradition of service to the field and commitment to the increasing understanding of public history." The site also contains sources of information on technical leaflets and video lending library, online workshops, resource center with related links, history news magazine and much more.

American Printing History Association
http://www.printinghistory.org/

"The American Printing History Association was founded in 1974 to encourage the study of printing history and its related arts and skills, including calligraphy, typefounding, typography, papermaking, bookbinding, illustration, and publishing. APHA is especially, but by no means exclusively, interested in American printing history." This site has information on APHA publications, regional chapters, activities, and upcoming events. Membership information is available, and selected articles from their journal, Printing History are also available.

The American WWII Orphans Network
http://www.west.net/~awon/

"The American WWII Orphans Network is an organization of sons and daughters of Americans killed and missing in World War II. The American WWII Orphans Network . . . Locates and registers all American WWII orphans and their fathers. Holds local, regional and national gatherings. Maintains on-line communication with WWII orphans from all over the World. Directs orphans to sources of information about their fathers from military and government records. Directs orphans to sources of information for locating war buddies, family and friends of their fathers. Helps family and friends locate the families of men who were killed in WWII. Welcomes Family and Associate Memberships from those other than sons and daughters, from sponsoring individuals and organizations, from veterans groups, members of the media, and other interested parties." The site has information about the organization, an events calendar, a picture gallery of war memorabilia, and stories and photographs of members' fathers.

Association for History and Computing
http://odur.let.rug.nl/ahc/

"The Association for History and Computing is an international organisation which aims to promote and develop interest in the use of computers in all types of historical study at every level, in both teaching and research." The AHC site has links to an online bibliography of history and computing, teaching material, history-related sites, back issues of the AHC journal "History and Computing," conferences, and membership information.

Center for History and New Media
http://chnm.gmu.edu/

"The Center is a collaboration between George Mason University,the American Social History Project, and the Center for Media and Learning at the City University of New York." It includes a comprehensive Websites related to history research -- archives, oral history, etc -- and social science resources for teachers, Internet education, and more. Very useful.

Historical Armed Combat Association
http://www.thehaca.com/

"An informal club of arms & armor enthusiasts, scholars, and practitioners dedicated to exploring and promoting our Western martial heritage. Our focus is the reconstruction and replication of historical Western martial arts. We are the Internet's premier site for the study of Medieval & Renaissance fighting arts and swordsmanship. Our site is an educational, non-profit, non-commercial, free service."

International Association of Labor History Institution
http://www.iisg.nl/~ialhi/

"The International Association of Labour History Institutions (IALHI) brings together archives, libraries, document centres, museums and research institutions specializing in the history and theory of the labour movement from all over the world. It was founded in 1970 by the Arbetarrörelsens Arkiv (Stockholm), the Deutscher Gewerkschaftsbund (Düsseldorf), the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (Bonn), the Internationaal Instituut voor Sociale Geschiedenis (Amsterdam), the Labour Party (London), the Schweizerisches Sozialarchiv (Zürich) and the Trades Union Congress (London), among others."

National Council on Public History
http://ncph.org/

"The National Council on Public History works to advance the professionalism of public history and to advocate enhanced public and governmental support for historical programs. The NCPH includes museum professionals, government historians, historical consultants, archivists, professors and students with public history interest. The NCPH publishes the quarterly journal The Public Historian and the newsletter Public History News." This site provides links to NCPH Awards, conferences and internet links for public historians.

National Historic Route 66 Federation
http://www.national66.com/

"Organization committed to preserving Route 66 cultural heritage and acquiring public and private support necessary to preserve the historic landmarks and revitalize the economies of communities along the road. The Federation accomplishes these goals through public education, advocacy and membership activities. Public outreach strategies include a quarterly magazine, Federation News, the Adopt-A-Hundred Program, a worldwide web site, and special events."

National Maritime Historical Society
http://www.seahistory.org/

"The National Maritime Historical Society is a non-profit organization that since its founding in 1963 has become the focal point for the study and preservation of Americas' Maritime history." This site contains links to preservation, education programs, and its publications of "books, magazines, and newsletters including Sea History Magazine."

The North American Vexillological Association
http://www.nava.org/

"The North American Vexillological Association, known as NAVA, is a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion of vexillology, the scientific and scholarly study of flag history and symbolism. Its members include men and women in all fields of vexillology, including flag collectors, flag historians, government officials, museum directors, flag manufacturers, encyclopedia editors, and those interested in flags as a hobby. NAVA publishes a journal and newsletter, holds annual conventions, undertakes special projects, and participates in international vexillological events."

Oral History Association
http://www.dickinson.edu/oha/

"The Oral History Association, established in 1966, seeks to bring together all persons interested in oral history as a way of collecting human memories...In addition to fostering communication among its members, the OHA encourages standards of excellence in the collection, preservation, dissemination and uses of oral testimony. To guide and advise those concerned with oral documentation, the OHA has established a set of goals, guidelines, and evaluation standards for oral history nterviews." This site offers information on oral history, membership, publications, the annual meeting, committees, awards and links to other sites, as well as oral history evaluation guidelines.

Organization for American Historians
http://www.oah.org/

"The object of the Organization shall be to promote historical study and research in the field of American history and to do all things necessary and proper to accomplish this purpose." This site contains information on membership, programs, special events and activites which include the annual meeting, awards, and outreach. The site also provides information on their publications, professional orpportunities for those involved in American history, as well as other relative links.

Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
http://www.phmc.state.pa.us/

This website contains information about Pennsylvania history, historical societies, and museums about Pennsylvania. "As the offical agency of the Commonwealth for the conservation of Pennsylvania's historic heritage, the powers and duties of the Commission fall into these principal fields; care of historical manuscripts, public records, and objects of historic interest; museums; archaeology; publications; historic sites and properties; historic preservation; geographic names; and the promotion of public interest in Pennsylvania history."

Sixteenth Century Journal
http://escj.truman.edu/

"The Sixteenth Century Studies Conference, started in 1969, includes over 1,500 early modern scholars located throughout the world, all engaged in research and study of the period that begins with the invention of the printing press to the end of the Thirty Years' War, or about 1660. The members of the Conference work in numerous fields of study ranging from theology and church history to art history, history of science, various national literatures, rhetoric, and specific study groups such as the Calvin Studies Conference, Frühe Neuzeit Interdisziplinär, Peter Martyr Vermigli Library Project, Society for Confraternity Studies, Society for Reformation Research, and the Tyndale Society, among others. The SCSC emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches and is not limited to a single aspect of the early modern era (such as the Italian Renaissance or Shakespearean Studies)." The SCSC site provides links to the annual SCSC meeting, prizes, publications, and the web including Yahoo, The Atrium, and Project Aldus.

Society for Creative Anachronism
http://www.sca.org/

"An international organization dedicated to researching and re-creating pre-17th-century European history. There are lots of people in all fields in the SCA--historians, writers, secretaries, law enforcement personnel, teachers, programmers, insurance agents--the appeal of the SCA is widespread." This site provides links to local groups, member services, events, heraldry and miscellany.

The Society for Historical Archaeology
http://www.sha.org/

"Scholarly group concerned with the archaeology of the modern world (A.D. 1400-present). Site includes membership and publications information, journal article abstracts, news and research, career information, and a guide to advanced study."

Society for Military History
http://www.smh-hq.org/

"Established in 1933 as the American Military History Foundation, renamed in 1939 the American Military Institute, and renamed again in 1990 the Society for Military History, the Society is devoted to stimulating and advancing the study of military history." This site includes information on SMH's publication Journal of Military History, conference opportunities and calendars and links to related sites of interest.

Society for the History of Technology
http://shot.press.jhu.edu/

The Society for the History of Technology (SHOT) "was formed in 1958 to encourage the study and teaching of the history of technology and its relations with society and culture." This site provides information about membership and its journal "Technology and Culture." It also includes links to SHOT special interest groups and related sites and a course syllabi in the history of technology.

Society Hill: The Internet Directory of Genealogical and Historical Societies
http://daddezio.com/society/

Directory of addresses and Websites (where available) for thousands of historical and genealogical societies in the United States, Canada and Australia. Browsable by geographic location.

The Society of Architectural Historians
http://www.sah.org/

"The Society of Architectural Historians and its members invite the support and active participation of all who share our interest in architecture--past, present, and future. Founded in 1940, the Society encourages scholarly research in the field and promotes the preservation of significant architectural monuments that are an integral part of our worldwide historical and cultural heritage." This site provides access to information regarding Chapter events, meetings,resources on the Internet, conferences, home page projects and membership.

The South African Military History Society
http://rapidttp.com/milhist/index.html

"The South African Military History Society was formed 31 years ago in Johannesburg by a core group of amateur historians with the purpose of studying and promoting the studying of military history. Since that time, it has grown to a Society of approximately 500 members primarily located in three branches, namely Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town, as well as members located throughout the world." This site offers membership, event, and publications information. Browsable and searchable.

Theodore Roosevelt Association
http://www.theodoreroosevelt.org/

"The Theodore Roosevelt Association was chartered by Congress in 1920 to preserve the memory of President Theodore Roosevelt. The organization previously owned Sagamore Hill, the Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace and TR Island, all now given to the American People. Much of the Theodore Roosevelt Collection at Harvard University and some of the material in the Library of Congress orignated or is still owned by the association. The TRA continues as a resource for scholars at all levels. TRA programs such as the Teddy Bear Drive for New York City hospitals, and the Police Awards which recognize officers who have overcome physical adversity while continuing to render outstanding service are only two of the regional and national activities designed to remind the public of the the principals, ideals and history of the 26th President of the United States. This web site provides an authoritative look at information about Theodore Roosevelt and the many sides of his life."

The Victorian Society in America
http://www.victoriansociety.org/

"A non-profit organization with over 1,500 members who support the preservation, education and enjoyment of the nineteenth century." Website features "information about joining The Victorian Society of America along with a listing of events happening throughout the United States that would be of interest to nineteenth century enthusiasts."

The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
http://wwics.si.edu/

"The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars is the United States' official memorial to Woodrow Wilson, president of the United States from 1913 to 1921. Our Center aims, in a strictly nonpartisan fashion, to foster scholarship and promote the exchange of views between scholars and decision makers that was envisaged by Woodrow Wilson--a college teacher and university president, as well as a politician and international statesman. We sponsor research, meetings, and publications on history, economics, politics, international relations, the environment, literature, art history, and many other areas."

World History Association
http://www.thewha.org/

The World History Association (WHA) promotes scholarship and teaching in the field of world and comparative history. This site provides membership information, contact information for its regional affiliates, summaries from its Journal of World History, links to general history resources, and online resources for teaching world history.