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1807 commemorated - How the abolition of slavery has been commemorated  
URL:http://www.history.ac.uk/1807commemorated/index.html
Category:Historical Studies 

The home page of '1807 Commemorated', how museums and galleries have commemorated the bicentenary of the abolition of slavery, from the Institute of Historical Research and the Institute for the Public Understanding of the Past, University of York. The site contains intervies, reports and links to relevant resources.

1901 to World War II  
URL:http://www.fsmitha.com/h2/index.html
Category:Senior secondary history  European history  Historical Studies 

This world history sub-site covers events leading to the two world war and revolution, economic and social developments and World War II. It includes maps and some images.

6th - 15th Centuries: The World During the Middle Ages  
URL:http://www.fsmitha.com/h3/index.htm
Category:Senior secondary history  European history  Ancient societies  Historical Studies 

This site covers World history from the 6th to 15th centuries. It contains essay-style overviews, maps, a timeline and a small number of images.

Access: History  
URL:http://www.uq.edu.au/access_history/
Category:Electronic Publications and Journals  Historical Studies 

A refereed journal produced by the University of Queensland Department of History in association with the University of Queensland History Graduates' Association. The journal has been recognised by the Academic Resources Channel as a web site of high scholastic quality. The website provides access to historical essays written by final year undergraduates and postgraduates form the University's history department.

Aequatoria Book Bank Online (ABBOL)  
URL:http://www.abbol.com/
Category:Historical Studies  Regional and National Studies 

ABBOL is a project revolving around an electronic library from which africanist students and scholars in sub-Saharan Africa can retrieve scientific publications free of charge. The Centre ??quatoria promotes research on the peoples of the central Congo basin and of sub-Saharan Africa, and via the ABBOL web site offers a selection of books, journals, and other publications, dealing with africanist topics across all subject domains. There are publications and documents on early colonisalist ethnology, education, and history, as well as indices and table of contents for the journal 'Annales Aequatoria'. Some publications are available in French only.

AIF Project  
URL:http://www.unsw.adfa.edu.au/hass/aif/
Category:Historical Studies  Australian and Pacific Studies 

The AIF Project centres on the construction of a database that records information on the 330 000 men and women who embarked for overseas service in the Australian Imperial Force, 1914-18.

Ancient World Antiquity Online  
URL:http://www.fsmitha.com/h1/index.html
Category:Senior secondary history  Ancient societies  Historical Studies 

Ancient history of the world; religion, philosophy and political power; from the Sumerians to about 500 CE. The site includes historical over views of major events in world history, maps, a timeline, and a small range of images.

Archaeology Data Service  
URL:http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/
Category:Archaeology and Classical Studies  Historical Studies 

This site is the digital library of the Archaeology Data Service, in the UK. Resources includes books, bibliographies,journals, research reports, excavation reports, and related links on archaeology and history.

ArchiveGrid - Open the Door to History  
URL:http://archivegrid.org/web/jsp/index.jsp
Category:Historical Studies 

Users can search through historical documents, personal papers, and family histories held in archives around the world. Thousands of libraries, museums, and archives have contributed nearly a million collection descriptions to ArchiveGrid. Researchers searching ArchiveGrid can learn about the many items in each of these collections, contact archives to arrange a visit to examine materials, and order copies. ArchiveGrid is a service of RLG, a not-for-profit membership organization of over 150 universities, national libraries, archives, historical societies, and other institutions with remarkable collections for research and learning. In addition to a range of collaborative activities that address members' shared goals for these collections, RLG develops and operates databases and software to serve the information needs of researchers and learners worldwide.

Australian Centre for Oral History  
URL:http://www.acoh.com.au/
Category:Australian and Pacific Studies  Historical Studies 

The centre has been set up to foster the publishing of oral histories showcasing the Australian story - people, places and events that contribute to the Australian way of life and culture. The Centre will develop oral history projects on behalf of customers, assist people in planning and undertaking oral history projects, and sell the Testimony Software system through 'Oral History in a Suitcase'.