History Research Guide

Provides information on geographic entities and international organizations and are updated periodically. Background Notes for some countries are currently unavailable.

This well-organized site provides full profiles covering the history, politics and economic background of countries throughout the world. They also include audio and video clips from the BBC Archives.

Covers the activities and collections of the International Institute of Social History, including access to the library catalog, archival indexes, and information on exhibits. Some archival materials, exhibits, and selected publications are available online

Sheila Kasperek's guide to countries and cultures in print and on the Internet.

Site of National Geographic magazine

A collection of texts, finding aids, data sets, maps, and pointers to print and electronic information. Subject coverage includes disarmament, economic and social development, environment, human rights, international relations, international trade, peacek