Society & Culture
883 sites
Subcategories:
- Genealogy & Family History (140)
- Religion & Spirituality (74)
- History (162)
- Philosophy (121)
- Paranormal & Occult (42)
- Subcultures (333)
https://aquinasonline.com/ontology
A comprehensive reference site dedicated to Thomistic philosophy, covering logic, ontology, natural philosophy, epistemology, and the theology of Saint Thomas Aquinas in depth. Visitors will find structured overviews of Scholastic concepts from syllogisms and universals to the soul and free will, making it a valuable resource for students and enthusiasts of medieval Catholic philosophy.
http://reliablecommunications.net/
A rare digital archive preserving materials from the August 1991 Soviet coup attempt, compiled by researchers and academics from multiple universities including SUNY Oswego, University of Iowa, and the Rand Corporation. Visitors can access documents, images, mailing list archives, and papers related to this pivotal moment in Cold War history, originally distributed via anonymous FTP.
https://causeistayedaway.neocities.org/
Theseus's personal corner of the web touches on their journey as a mentally ill queer abuse survivor, with plans for webshrines, quiz results, and personal buttons. The site is a work in progress with a warm, candid tone and connections to webrings like the Hotline Webring and retronaut ring.
http://windowoncyprus.com/zeno.htm
A detailed biographical page about Zeno of Kitium, the Cypriot-born founder of Stoic philosophy, tracing his life from a shipwreck near Athens to establishing his famous school at the Stoa Poikile. Part of a broader Cyprus tourism and culture site, this page also highlights the International Stoic Society and a Philosophers Symposium held in Larnaca to honor his legacy.
https://dna-explained.com/
Run by Roberta Estes, DNAeXplained is a deeply detailed genetic genealogy blog covering DNA testing, inheritance patterns, ethnicity calculations, and how to use tools like Y-DNA, mitochondrial DNA, and X-DNA to discover your ancestors. With hundreds of posts, guides on specific ancestral groups like Acadians and Native Americans, and tutorials tied to platforms like FamilyTreeDNA, this is an exceptional resource for anyone serious about DNA-based ancestry research.
https://alexander.illinoisgenweb.org/cox/immanuellutheran.html
Part of the ILGenWeb project for Alexander County, Illinois, this page documents the history and photos of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cairo, tracing its founding in 1866 by German immigrant settlers through its decades of pastors and renovations. It includes rare interior photographs, a detailed congregational history written by church historian Mrs. H. Brinkmeyer, and notes on early founding families like the Lohrs, making it a valuable resource for local and genealogical research.
https://henryflynt.org/
A comprehensive archive dedicated to the work of Henry Flynt, an avant-garde philosopher, musician, and artist known for challenging the foundations of mathematics, science, and traditional culture. Visitors will find extensive philosophical essays, bibliographies, chronologies, artwork photos, and information about his music and concept art spanning decades of original thought.
https://worldhistorymatters.org/
World History Matters is a portal created by the Center for History and New Media at George Mason University, curating peer-reviewed educational websites covering world and global history topics from the French Revolution to the Gulag to Maritime Asia. Teachers, scholars, and students will find primary sources, teaching modules, online exhibits, and curriculum resources spanning centuries and continents.
https://dodiy.org/
DoDIY is a global directory and resource hub for the DIY community, cataloging event spaces, organizers, musicians, performers, activists, and writers across dozens of countries. Maintained by Elliott, it also curates recommended reading on building DIY spaces, community safety, and radical organizing, making it a practical toolkit for anyone living the DIY ethos.
https://aristasia.guide/
The Aristasian Reminiscence is an unauthorized retrospective guide to Aristasia, a strange and complex movement that combined elements of a feminine micronation, live-action roleplay, spiritual practice, and what some describe as a creepy right-wing cult. Creator Claire Mayhew digs into the beliefs, lore, history, and unsettling origins of this now-defunct community through essays, audio lectures, and detailed documentation.