Society & Culture
883 sites
Subcategories:
- Genealogy & Family History (140)
- Religion & Spirituality (74)
- History (162)
- Philosophy (121)
- Paranormal & Occult (42)
- Subcultures (333)
https://deadfred.com/
Dead Fred is a free searchable archive of historic genealogy photographs, organized by surname, that lets family history researchers browse thousands of identified and mystery photos to visualize their heritage. With over 163,000 records spanning 23,000 surnames, it offers a unique photo-matching service where anyone who finds a direct ancestor's photo in the archive can receive it for free.
http://contemporary-home-computing.org/art-and-tech/not
Net artist and educator Olia Lialina presents a lecture-essay examining the role of Media Theory in art and technology universities, critiquing how corporate language replaces meaningful terms like 'computer,' 'interface,' and 'users' with sanitized substitutes. The piece is richly footnoted and draws on Flusser, Kittler, and other media theorists while weaving in Lialina's own research into 1990s web culture and new media literacy.
https://cagenweb.org/capioneer
The California Pioneer Project maintains a crowdsourced list of settlers who migrated to or were born in California prior to 1880, compiled from genealogical researchers across the country. Visitors can browse pioneer names by county, access Gold Rush-era diary bibliographies, search county biographical indexes, and connect with other researchers through a contact directory.
https://ancient-greek.net/
Created by Marvin J., ancient-greek.net is a growing reference hub dedicated to the Ancient Greek language and culture, spanning from the Classical Period through the Byzantine era. Visitors will find free audiobooks, original translations, vocabulary files, grammar resources, and even an Ancient Greek Wordle, making it a surprisingly rich destination for language learners and history enthusiasts alike.
https://fanac.org/names.html
The FANAC Names Cross Reference is a massive alphabetical index of science fiction fans, authors, and contributors mentioned across the FANAC.org database, covering fanzines, convention photos, artwork, and more. Maintained by F.A.N.A.C. Inc., this searchable reference tool is an invaluable resource for researchers tracing the history of science fiction fandom.
https://refdesk.com/philos.html
Refdesk.com's philosophy resources page is a curated directory of links covering a wide range of philosophical traditions, from alchemy and atheism to Buddhism, Zen, and Western academic philosophy. It serves as a convenient jumping-off point for researchers and curious minds, aggregating encyclopedias, journals, foundation sites, and study guides all in one place.
https://cascading.space/
Cascading Space is the personal corner of Cascade, a protogen (a type of furry character) who experiments with web design and participates in numerous indie webrings. The site includes a blog, character ref sheets, and links to other mysterious sections still under construction.
https://tilde.club/~kjhealy
Kieran Healy's mid-1990s personal homepage from his time as a sociology graduate student at Princeton University, brimming with early-web charm including bus directions from Cork, Ireland, link collections to Alta Vista and Lycos, and a mix of academic and personal interests. A genuine time capsule of 1995-1996 web culture, complete with hit counters, Netscape optimization notices, and an Irish expat's perspective on life in New Jersey.
https://slytherins.com/fan/online
Connected is a fanlisting dedicated to online friendships, bringing together people who cherish the bonds they have formed over the internet. With 173 members and counting, it serves as a community celebration of digital connection, run by Melissa of slytherins.com and listed with The Fanlistings Network.
http://sakura.nu/witches
The Burning Days is a TFL-approved fanlisting dedicated to witches, gathering 24 members from 11 countries who share a love of the subject. Part of the Lost in Tokyo collective, it offers a simple community hub for fans to join and be counted among fellow enthusiasts.