~ Early Web Links ~

A detailed historical reference dedicated to alcoholic beverages of the Middle Ages, covering wine, mead, beer, brandy, liqueurs, and vinegar with sections on history, production methods, and period-accurate recipes. The site includes original historical recipes such as metheglin and hippocras, making it a fascinating resource for history enthusiasts and home brewers alike.

Muhlberger's World History is a long-running academic blog by historian Steve Muhlberger covering ancient, medieval, Islamic, and world history with commentary, resources, and discussion. The author, a professor at Nipissing University, brings scholarly depth to topics like Byzantine history, medieval life, and chivalry while keeping the writing accessible and often connecting historical parallels to current events.

Nihon Kaigun is a comprehensive reference site dedicated to the Imperial Japanese Navy of World War II, covering topics from battleships and aircraft carriers to tactics, logistics, ordnance, and doctrine. With partner resources like a WW2 Database and IJN Doctrine forum, it serves as a hub for serious researchers and enthusiasts of Pacific War naval history.

René Zandbergen's comprehensive reference site dedicated to the Voynich Manuscript, one of history's most enigmatic and undeciphered illustrated texts. Visitors will find deep research, analysis, and imagery related to this medieval mystery that has puzzled scholars and cryptographers for over a century.

Oldradio.com, maintained by Barry Mishkind 'The Eclectic Engineer,' is a comprehensive broadcast archive dedicated to the history of radio, drawing on FCC files, university sources, and historical publications to separate fact from industry myth. Visitors can explore a deep table of contents, mailing lists for professional broadcasters, and a companion resource called the Broadcasters' Desktop Reference.

The History Ring, maintained by Phil Konstantin of San Diego, is a webring connecting internet sites dedicated to historical information from any period or historical figure. It serves as a discovery tool for history enthusiasts, linking member pages together and offering keyword search across all ring sites, with a notable focus on North American Indian history resources.

A detailed tribute to 'Kids' Break,' a locally-produced educational children's TV show that aired on WDCA-TV Channel 20 in Washington DC from 1980 to 1987, featuring photos and behind-the-scenes history donated by producer Dick Dyszel. Part of the larger dcmemories.com archive, this page chronicles the show's segments, hosts like Howard Huge, Chef Combo, and Milton M. Milton, along with the broadcasting context that led to its creation.

Cyndi Ingle's companion blog to the legendary CyndisList.com, a free categorized index of genealogical resources on the Internet that has been running since 1996. Here she shares tips, advice, personal reflections, and updates about the main directory, making it a must-visit for anyone tracing family history online.

The Outlands College of Heralds Wimble Herald site maintains the Order of Precedence and Who's Who records for members of the Society for Creative Anachronism's Kingdom of the Outlands. Visitors can search for people by name, alias, or local group, browse award membership lists, and find information about awards given across reigns and baronies.

Discovering Bristol is an educational online resource exploring the port city's rich and complex history, with deep focus on Bristol's role in the transatlantic slave trade and its remarkable collection of Chinese glass artifacts. Part of the PortCities network, it offers timelines, glossaries, learning journeys, and exhibition information tied to Bristol's museums and galleries.