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World History

Discover 20th Century world history by reading historical documents and articles about European, Asian, African, and Latin American history including the two World Wars, the Cold War, mass genocide, the rise and fall of Communism, and more. It includes maps, images, and timelines.

World History is available on Android and iOS.

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Slavery and Anti-Slavery

Examine slavery from a multinational perspective.

Gerritsen Collection of Aletta H. Jacobs

Find primary sources documenting women’s history.

Virginia Company Archives

Explore the Atlantic World and Early Colonial Period.

Ancient and Medieval History

Get a comparative view of the pre-modern world.

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Veterans Salute 2020 Digital Commemoration: Deployment (MCPL360):

Tue, Oct 27 2020

8:30pm - 8:40pm

Virtual Event

Join our four Korean veterans as they share their stories of their deployments to wartime Korea.

Veterans Salute 2020 Digital Commemoration: Specialized Training (MCPL360)

Fri, Oct 23 2020

3:00pm - 3:10pm

Virtual Event

From repairing aircraft engines to marching into battle, each soldier was given an assignment.

Veterans Salute 2020 Digital Commemoration: Specialized Training (MCPL360)

Fri, Oct 23 2020

8:30pm - 8:40pm

Virtual Event

From repairing aircraft engines to marching into battle, each soldier was given an assignment.

Veterans Salute 2020 Digital Commemoration: Deployment (MCPL360):

Sat, Oct 24 2020

6:00am - 6:10am

Virtual Event

Join our four Korean veterans as they share their stories of their deployments to wartime Korea.

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