History History References: Tips for Finding Reputable Sources

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The discussion centers around sharing reputable historical references and resources. Participants highlight various websites, including the History Channel, Library of Congress, and HyperHistory, as valuable for historical research. Wikipedia is mentioned as a useful starting point for learning about diverse topics. Specific books, such as Paul Robert Magocsi's comprehensive history of Central Europe, are recommended for in-depth study. The conversation also touches on the significance of Procopius of Caesarea's works, which provide detailed accounts of military history and the Byzantine Empire. Additional resources include various online archives, educational sites, and historical timelines, emphasizing the importance of diverse sources for studying history. Overall, the thread serves as a collaborative effort to compile a list of credible historical references for enthusiasts and scholars alike.
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History Magazine The official website of BBC History Magazine
http://www.historyextra.com/

I was reading an issue this morning. I found the articles informative and insightful. It seems to be an excellent resource on British history and European history, and possibly World history.
 
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Internet Classics Archive - Livy, Plutarch, etc (thanks MIT!)

UNESCO Institute for Statistics - Lots of Statistics and Data

Linguistic Maps - Very Useful

SEDAC - Useful maps you can put to good use (NASA resource) - Semi Related

NationMaster - Compare any two countries on several topics - Semi Related

History of Nations - See a detailed history of any nation

The History Page - History Resources by Period

http://www3.canisius.edu/~emeryg/time.html - Condensed timeline of many historical or recent events

Archive of Primary Sources - Exactly what it sounds like, I don't get much use out of it, but it comes highly recommended

Old Time Radio - Radio shows from the 20th century, Winston Churchill is supposed to be in there somewhere, etc

Wikipedia - Heads of State by Year - Some people don't like Wiki but it goes back millennia

The Internet Archive - Lots of good stuff, a tad disorganized

Map Room - Good source of Historic Maps

The United Nations - Not everybody would assume this is a good resources but it has plenty of useful materials

Library of Resources on Medieval Spain - Exactly what it sounds like

Internet History Sourcebooks Project - More historical texts

http://www.lib.utexas.edu/refsites/ - Looks good, haven't looked too closely

UK Treaties Online - List of treaties the UK has been involved with and plenty of material on them

Historical Statistics - Population and other stats over time, including in ancient times
 
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