Society & Culture
883 sites
Subcategories:
- Genealogy & Family History (140)
- Religion & Spirituality (74)
- History (162)
- Philosophy (121)
- Paranormal & Occult (42)
- Subcultures (333)
https://dlas.uncg.edu/
The Digital Library on American Slavery, hosted at UNC Greensboro, is a centralized scholarly database compiling tens of thousands of primary source documents related to enslavement in the American South, including bills of sale, runaway slave notices, legislative petitions, and trans-Atlantic slave trade records. With over 200,000 named individuals searchable by name, keyword, and state, it serves as an indispensable research tool for historians, genealogists, and anyone studying the history of American slavery.
https://members.tripod.com/anand_dange/mylinks.html
Anand Dange's personal link collection brings together an extensive array of Marathi-language websites, Hindi and Marathi music resources, Indian news outlets, and Bay Area practical resources for Indian immigrants. The page serves as a curated gateway to Marathi culture online, including sites for Pu.La. Deshpande, Marathi songs, cricket, and California transit and DMV information.
https://memoryoftheworld.org/
Memory of the World is a project dedicated to the philosophy and practice of free public libraries, digital book sharing, and universal access to knowledge. It features essays, event logs, timelines, and resources exploring open library culture, the Calibre plugin for book sharing, and the political dimensions of making information freely available to all.
http://suvcw-svr.org/svr.htm
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.
http://irelandseye.com/animation/intro.html
A Field Guide to Irish Fairies explores seven creatures from Irish mythology, including the Dullahan, Pooka, Banshee, Leprechauns, and Merrows, presented as a serious reflection on beings that 'may not be entirely fictional.' Part of the broader irelandseye.com portal, this feature blends cultural history with folklore, even offering fairy-themed e-cards and a Leprechaun Watch.
https://softt0ne.neocities.org/
Softt0ne's personal site comes with a candid content warning covering yaoi, swearing, mental health, autism, drugs, and unfiltered rambling from its self-described 'crazed madman' creator. The index page sets an irreverent, chaotic tone that promises frequent updates and a distinctly queer internet-underground sensibility.
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.
https://puppy.observer/
The Puppy Observer is the personal homepage of 'Puppy,' a self-described pup who shares her identity, interests, and lifestyle including pet play, kink, and BDSM culture alongside hobbies like Linux and enterprise computing. The site features blog posts, webring memberships, and social links, offering a peek into the pup subculture community.
https://kidwiththechemicalz.neocities.org/
A personal corner on Neocities by 'kidwiththechemicalz', active since 2021 and now winding down with a farewell note hinting at a possible rebrand. The name and aesthetic suggest a Chemical Romance or alt/emo subculture influence, making it a snapshot of that corner of old-web personal expression.
https://corliss-lamont.org/
A dedicated tribute site to Corliss Lamont (1902-1995), the American philosopher, humanist, and civil liberties advocate who famously clashed with Senator Joseph McCarthy. Visitors can explore his biography, read his writings on humanism and ethics, browse his poetry, and access rare multimedia materials related to his life and work.