~ Early Web Links ~

Genealogy Indexer is a free search engine covering over 2 million scanned pages of historical directories, yizkor books, military lists, and school records, focused primarily on Central and Eastern European Jewish genealogy. Researchers can browse collections spanning dozens of countries and regions, with tools for transliterating between Latin, Cyrillic, and Hebrew scripts to aid in tracing family histories across linguistic boundaries.

Old Eastie is Christopher D. Coleman's comprehensive unofficial history site dedicated to the East Broad Top Railroad, the last original narrow gauge railroad east of the Rockies and the oldest surviving narrow gauge in America. Visitors can explore locomotive and car rosters, virtual shop tours, an interactive map, a periodical article list with over 520 entries, preservation efforts, and a growing art registry covering this remarkable piece of American railroad heritage.

A detailed research site dedicated to Blanche Parry, chief gentlewoman to Queen Elizabeth I, created by historian Ruth E. Richardson. Visitors will find biographical research, articles on Herefordshire churches and abbeys, Welsh ancestry tracing, and investigations into topics like Iron Age hillforts, medieval drama, and even who killed Richard III.

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.

Created by Luc Van de Sijpe, this Belgian site meticulously documents the bunkers, military fortifications, and war structures of the Ghent bridgehead region, covering both World War I and World War II sites across East Flanders. Visitors will find bunker maps, coordinates, walking routes, casualty lists, and detailed accounts of military history from the Atlantic Wall to Cold War-era shelters.

A heartfelt tribute to the war dogs of the United States Military, highlighting their service across conflicts from World War II through Vietnam and the controversial policy that denied them formal recognition. The page includes archival photos, poems, and links to organizations like the Vietnam Dog Handler Association that are working to establish a national memorial for America's canine soldiers.

Will McLean's 'A Commonplace Book' is a richly detailed blog exploring medieval history, heraldry, arms and armor, clothing, and the hands-on recreation of medieval life. Posts range from gilding silk pennoncels with period techniques to researching historical hunting seasons, making it a treasure trove for serious medieval reenactors and history enthusiasts.

A memorial and historical resource dedicated to Waverly Hills Sanatorium and Woodhaven Geriatric Center in Louisville, Kentucky, documenting the patients, doctors, and staff whose lives shaped the history of these tuberculosis and geriatric institutions. The site includes patient profiles, TB death rates, a photo gallery, building layouts, and a timeline of events, all sourced from photographs, news articles, and historical archives.

Developed by Penn State University Libraries in collaboration with multiple Pennsylvania institutions, this archive provides searchable full-text access to more than 80 historically significant newspaper titles from across the Commonwealth. Spanning from Pennsylvania's colonial roots to the present, it allows researchers to browse by title, date, or city across all 67 counties.

The Lance and Longbow Society is a UK-based organization founded in 1991 dedicated to promoting historical and wargaming interest in the medieval period, covering roughly AD 500 to 1526. Members include amateur historians, wargamers, re-enactors, and heraldry enthusiasts, and the society publishes a bi-monthly journal called 'The Hobilar' packed with articles on medieval topics.