…and half a dozen of the otherIn addition to being slightly baffled by the plot and a little intimidated by the size of the thing, I’m always forgetting who wrote the Bible. My interest is more on a historical level than a religious one. Luckily, the Straight Dope had all the answers. Here are some edited highlights. (more…)
HistoryWorld. Great history resource.
A history of domestic paraphernalia
Antique household equipment, furnishings, utensils - housekeeping as part of social history. Domestic life, household management - how people organised their homes and did the daily chores. Yesterday’s everyday objects are today’s antiques or museum pieces, and we may view them with nostalgia or curiosity about past ways of life. Old & Interesting takes a look at how these everyday things were actually used, how people managed their home life - and more. Alongside articles illustrated by excerpts from advice manuals, period novels and other literature
Looking for good general educational articles? Find ‘em at Spartacus!
Paleontology. This has already helped me to answer a question on BBC quiz, University Challenge. How cool is that?
History of Frampton nr. Boston (Lincolnshire, UK)
Jim Crow Museum. A guided tour of the history of racial stereotypes.
This Sceptred Isle. ‘The easiest way to learn the history of Britain’.
The Workhouse often conjures up the grim world of Oliver Twist, but its story is also a fascinating mix of social history, politics, economics and architecture. This site is dedicated to the workhouse — its buildings, inmates, staff and administrators, even its poets…
History of Lincoln UK. Not a comprehensive guide; just some interesting stuff.
Who sang that? Boy George, wasn’t it? Well, war may be stupid, but there’s no need for people to be stupid too. Not if you learn from the past, with the help of sites like this one. And, as a wise man once said (no, not Boy George this time!): “He who does not learn from history shall be condemned to repeat it.”
This is all getting too deep and philosophical for my liking…
This is excellent. I’ve only had a quick look at it and it’s brilliant.
The history of Medieval Britain from the time of Alfred the Great, through the Norman Conquest and up to the start of the Tudor Age. Detailed Timelines contain events for years between 800 and 1499AD. Maps show the locations of castles, abbeys and cathedrals in England, Scotland and Wales. Every person and building on this site has its own timeline and links to related subjects.
Find out what happened to your favourite stars of yesteryear. (One of my old faves is now in a Vietnamese jail. He never was very good though. The slimeball…)
When you can never decide what to wear, go retro…
History links for history buffs. Loti is possibly a bit basic, but has stuff about 1950s music and culture. Woolworths Museum is of general interest, not just for shoppers. All the rest are fairly self-explanatory.