Social Studies & History

Ben's Guide to Government
An easy version of government facts, including a description of branches of government and how they work. Also has good sources for national high school debate topics.

Biography.com
Search over 25,000 biographies, past and present.

Black History Month
Black history, contemporary isues, biography and many other resources.

CIA: The World Factbook
General information and extensive statistical data on countries of the world.

Country Studies
Historical, social, economic and political background of countries throughout the world.

Distinguished Women of Past and Present
Biographies of women writers, educators, scientists, heads of state, and many others throughout history.  

Encyclopedia Britannica's Guide to Black History
Timeline, biographies, source documents and articles on many aspects of Black history and culture.

Encyclopedia Mythica
Folklore and myth from countries around the world, including biographies of all the goddesses, gods, and heroes.

Famous Trials
Defendants, prosecutors, developments and outcomes of famous trials through history.

FedStats
The gateway to statistics from over 100 U.S. federal agencies.  

The Holocaust History Project
Documents, photographs, recordings and essays regarding the Holocaust.

History Place; Holocaust Timeline
A timeline with Holocaust events and photographs.

History RefDesk.com
Browse these great history links, from general to specific.

Hyper History
Detailed timelines, charts, maps, text and links.

Mr. Donn's Daily Life in Ancient Civilizations
Daily life in ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, India, China and early man.

Virtual Library Index of Native American Resources on the Web
Links to the nations, their histories and cultures. Scroll down past the notices to the index on each page.

Women's History Month
Learn about women taking the lead to save our planet.

Year-by-Year: 1900-2006
An online almanac of current and historical information.