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Ancient and Medieval History

Get a comparative view of the pre-modern world.

Archive Finder

Locate archives in the United States and British Isles.

British and Irish Women's Letters and Diaries

Explore more than 400 years of women’s personal writings.

British Library Newspapers

Find resources best representing 19th century Britain.

Colonial State Papers

View documents about the Atlantic and Caribbean world.

Daily Life through History

Discover relatable everyday details about past eras.

FreedomFlix

Learn history in a dynamic multimedia experience.

Gerritsen Collection of Aletta H. Jacobs

Find primary sources documenting women’s history.

Historic Documents

Discover key events and documents organized by year.

Historic Map Works Library Edition

View city directories, land ownership maps, and more.

Historical Newspapers

Search prominent newspapers dating back to 1764.

Irish Newspaper Archives

Find articles from Ireland’s leading newspapers.

Just for Kids Access Video

Stream fun and educational videos for kids.

Modern World History

Discover world history spanning from the 15th century.

Read It!

Find research support for English language learners.

Slavery and Anti-Slavery

Examine slavery from a multinational perspective.

Slavery, Abolition and Social Justice, 1490-2007

Access source materials from archives worldwide.

Teachables

Print, save, and share resources for kids and students.

Times Digital Archive

Search more than 200 years of the London Times.
Times Digital Archive Tutorials

Universal Class

Choose from 500 self-paced and instructor-led courses.
Universal Class Tutorials

Virginia Company Archives

Explore the Atlantic World and Early Colonial Period.

World History

Explore multimedia resources covering 5,000 years.