History

Khan Academy
Khan Academy is always a good option for learning at almost any level. Subjects are explained in-depth in an easy-to-understand format. Forums allow for more discussion on each topic. If you’re just getting into a new part of history class, or looking for a refresher on old content, Khan Academy will be a great place to start!

Encyclopedia Britannica
A long-standing source for overarching history information, from reliable sources. While you will want to do further research on each individual topic, Encyclopedia Britannica is a great jumping-off point for all history, as well as many other subjects!

Big History Project
Learn the history of the world, humans, animals, and the universe for free through videos (and quizzes if you sign up for FREE).

OER Project
Free social studies courses for everyone from middle school to college.

World History Encyclopedia
All ages and grades can benefit from the resources found in the World History Encyclopedia website. Complete with text, images, podcasts, and more, this is a great resource for all things history.

National Geographic – History
Stories relating to history and culture. We recommend this for ages 12+ due to the complexity and maturity of some content.

The National Archives
For U.S. history, the National Archives is a great place to find primary sources. Once you know exactly which topic you need information on, we recommend taking a look at what The National Archives has to offer.

The History Of Rome iTunes Podcast
This podcast covers the history of Rome from Aeneas’s arrival in Italy and ending with the exile of Romulus Augustulus. You can view their website here.

Historia Civilis
Animated videos covering various historical events, including an abundance of ancient history.

Townsends – YouTube
Fun, informative videos about 18th century lifestyle, focusing on early America.

The American YAWP
U.S. history text book, completely free, created by Standford University Press.

JSTOR
JSTOR offers a wide selection of free texts on global history. View all of their free content.

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