History & Humanities
Academic articles, videos, primary documents, and more on topics in U.S. history
Academic articles, videos, case studies, and more on topics in world history
Spanning our nation’s history—from prehistory to the present day—American History was developed and curated by leading editors and scholars in the study of American history. It offers a variety of sources, including articles, images, primary source documents, timelines, videos, and slideshows.
Presented in a pro/con format that clearly explains both sides of the historical dispute, each article is supported by a timeline and a wealth of primary sources.
Biographical and contextual information on notable people throughout history
Black Freedom Struggle features select primary source documents related to critical people and events in African American history.
Read and search history topics in e-books from Salem Press.
Israel & Palestine features important information on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine throughout world history. This content is intended to provide a deeper understanding of the political, economic, and social impacts of this conflict from an historical perspective.
Search the digital primary sources available through the Library of Congress.
Read current issues of National Geographic or search the archives dating back to 1888.
Explore thousands of digitized documents and photographs from unique collections in libraries across Pennsylvania. You’ll be amazed by what you find!
Search articles from Smithsonian Magazine and other news from the Smithsonian Institution focusing on science, history, art, popular culture and innovation.