Best of History Web Sites

History Resources

Best of History Web Sites, created by EdTechTeacher, is an award-winning portal that contains annotated links to over 1200 history web sites as well as links to hundreds of quality K-12 history lesson plans, history teacher guides, history activities, history games, history quizzes, and more.

Best of History Web Sites has been recommended by The Chronicle of Higher Education, The National Council for the Social Studies, The New York Public Library, the BBC, Princeton University, — and many others.

Historical People of Today, July 13

Theresa May (became the second woman to hold the UK's highest political office in 2016) Her premiership was a period of intense political drama and uncertainty, defined by her efforts to navigate the complexities of Brexit. While her time in office was tumultuous, she is often remembered for her resilience, sense of duty, and "dignified" approach to a near-impossible task. Harrison Ford (born in 1942) Ford rose to global superstardom by portraying charismatic heroes in some of the most successful film franchises of all time. He is renowned for his ability to embody both roguish charm and profound integrity, making his characters instantly memorable and relatable. General George McClellan (defeated Confederate forces at the Battle of Rich Mountain in northwestern Virginia in 1861) The campaign in western Virginia was crucial for the Union. Control of this region secured the vital Baltimore & Ohio (B&O) Railroad, a critical East-West transportation link, and protected Unionist sentiments in the western counties of Virginia. Frank Sinatra (made his first commercial recordings with the Harry James Orchestra in 1939) He recorded two songs that day: "From the Bottom of My Heart" and "Melancholy Mood". These were released as a two-sided single on the Brunswick label.

Where to Start?

  • See our Lesson Plans page for a curated list of sites offering quality resources ready for classroom use. Although there are many sites with good lesson plans, students are sure to enjoy the engaging ideas and primary sources offered by the Library of Congress and the U.K. National Archives, whose online offerings are generous.
  • Check out Games and Animations for links to historical simulations, educational video games, high-quality animations, online quizzes, and more! Learn about medieval water supply with the game Waterworks, or cook your way through the ancient world with Tasting History!
  • Our Election 2020 page collects links to the polls, think tanks, and interactives you'll need to help students make sense of the upcoming U.S. Presidential Election. Try PBS's Election Decoder, a useful interactive that brings students through the electoral maps of every election in U.S. history, or peruse the New York Times' list of 11 Ways to Engage Students from Now Until November.
  • We're proud to offer plenty of Medieval History links, including videos, interactives, lesson plans, and more. Explore quarantine and social distancing in Tudor England during the plague, or listen to the story of a Byzantine princess who chronicled the history of her empire.