History
162 sites
https://tenochtitlan.thomaskole.nl/
Thomas Kole's meticulously researched 3D reconstruction brings the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan back to life as it appeared in 1518, using historical and archaeological sources rendered in Blender. The site features an interactive 3D viewer, stunning photorealistic renders of temples, canals, and city districts, and is available in English, Spanish, and Nahuatl.
http://cottinghamhistory.co.uk/
Dedicated to preserving the history of Cottingham, a village in Northamptonshire, England, this site paints a vivid picture of rural English village life through census records, personal memories, Kelly's Directories, and historical quotations. Visitors can explore the social and community history of this hillside settlement perched above the Welland valley, making it a valuable resource for local historians and genealogists alike.
http://navweaps.com/
NavWeaps, created by Tony DiGiulian, is a comprehensive reference covering naval weapons of the world from 1880 to the present, including guns, torpedoes, missiles, mines, and anti-submarine systems. The site also hosts orders of battle for major 20th-century naval engagements, technical analyses of ships and their armaments, and articles from the International Naval Research Organization.
http://info.cern.ch/
The historic home of the world's first website, hosted at CERN where Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web. Visitors can browse the original first website, use a line-mode browser simulator to experience early web browsing, and learn about the web's origins at the physics laboratory where it all began.
https://10-31.net/halloween
Trick or Treat is a fanlisting dedicated to Halloween, the beloved holiday, run by webmistresses Lacy and Stephanie as part of their 10-31.net network. With over 320 registered fans and a listing on The Fanlistings Network, it serves as a gathering place for Halloween enthusiasts worldwide.
https://shipcamouflage.com/warship_camouflage.htm
An online database maintained by Snyder & Short documenting the camouflage paint schemes used on US Navy warships during World War II, including dazzle patterns, haze gray, and ocean gray. Researchers, historians, and scale modelers will find detailed records organized by ship class, with new entries like the Haskell class APAs added regularly.
http://castlewales.com/home.html
Created by Jeffrey L. Thomas in 1996, The Castles of Wales is a comprehensive reference covering over 400 Welsh castles with high-quality photographs, historical essays, and profiles of the principal castle builders. Celebrating 30 years online, it features both famous fortifications like Chepstow and Beaumaris alongside lesser-known gems, contributed by historians, published authors, and castle enthusiasts alike.
http://gwpda.org/naval/n0000000.htm
A comprehensive reference section of the GWPDA WWI Archive dedicated to the naval dimension of World War One, covering ships, weapons, tactics, fleet deployments, battles, and communications in impressive detail. Compiled by William Schleihauf, it features specialized content like warship colour schemes, signal flags, destroyer markings, and fleet lists from multiple nations including Britain, Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Japan.
http://followthedrinkinggourd.org/
A deeply researched cultural history of the American folksong 'Follow the Drinking Gourd,' tracing its origins, its role in Underground Railroad mythology, and its evolution through the Civil Rights and folk revival movements. The site critically examines the song's authenticity, covers roughly 200 recordings and dozens of publications, and includes a teachers' guide, timeline, gazetteer, and bibliographic appendices.
http://tabula-rasa.info/DarkAges/Timeline1.html
Created by David Carroll and Kyla Ward, this meticulously researched timeline traces the history of horror from the 13th century through the 19th, covering everything from the Inquisition and Dante's Inferno to Gothic novels and the Marquis de Sade. Each entry links to detailed articles on key figures and works, making it an impressive reference for anyone interested in the dark cultural and literary heritage that shaped the horror genre.