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A detailed reference site covering the United States Navy's role in the Pacific War from 1941 to 1945, documenting the naval campaigns, battles, and operations of World War II in the Pacific theater. History enthusiasts will find this a focused and organized index into one of the most significant naval conflicts of the 20th century.

A detailed research site dedicated to the Battle of Fulford on 20 September 1066, the often-overlooked first major battle of that pivotal year, featuring archaeological findings, soil surveys, landscape maps, and over 12 years of field investigation by C. Jones. Visitors can explore battle sequences, metal-reprocessing finds, literature references, and ongoing efforts to protect the battlefield from development.

A fascinating exploration of thousands of towns, villages, and communities across Great Britain that have been abandoned since the Middle Ages, examining the causes of their depopulation from natural disasters to forced evictions. The site combines historical research with firsthand visits, poetry, and paintings associated with these lost places, including works by Turner and Goldsmith's famous 'The Deserted Village'.

Created by net artist and researcher Olia Lialina, 'Still There' documents the remnants of early web culture through essays on Geocities ruins, Rotterdam's internet cafés, and the backgrounds of Dutch social network Hyves. Part of a formal academic research programme, this project offers a thoughtful archaeological look at the visual and social artifacts of the early internet.

The Sons of Veterans Reserve (SVR) is the ceremonial uniformed military component of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, organizing members across seven national military districts for parades, living history programs, and Civil War reenactments. The site serves as the official hub for the SVR, offering membership information, archived general orders dating back to 1997, district newsletters, and an online quartermaster store for uniforms and badges.

A site dedicated to the history and culture of Manchester, offering a local perspective on one of England's most storied cities. The focus on historical content makes it a useful reference for anyone researching Manchester's past and community heritage.

International Heraldry is a richly illustrated reference covering the history, rules, and traditions of heraldic design across England, Scotland, Ireland, France, Canada, Australia, and beyond. Visitors can explore coats of arms, family crests, hatchments, blazon conventions, and national heraldry systems through hundreds of images and detailed explanatory sections.

John Moore's meticulously researched history of Hele Bay, a small village near Ilfracombe in north Devon, traces human settlement from the Palaeolithic era through to modern times, complete with old photographs, maps, and references. Winner of the Barnstaple and District Civic Society Heritage Conservation Award in 2004, this site covers everything from Iron Age hillforts and Roman remains to smuggling, lime burning, and World Wars.

The Hood's Texas Brigade Association Re-Activated is a Civil War heritage organization dedicated to honoring the soldiers of Hood's Texas Brigade through battlefield tours, scholarly seminars, monument conservation, and ancestor honor pages. Visitors can register for guided tours of pivotal battlefields like Manassas and Fredericksburg, explore historical resources, and learn about the association's ongoing preservation efforts.

Created by Sachem Walkingfox, this site is a dedicated resource on the Mohican, Pequot, and Mohegan peoples, covering their villages, burial grounds, ceremonies, and the preservation of traditional Native American words and culture. Visitors can explore sections on smudging, pipe ceremonies, pow-wows, and tribal history, making it a heartfelt effort to document and share Eastern Woodland indigenous heritage.