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The core printed primary and secondary sources for the medieval and modern history of the British Isles

The core printed primary and secondary sources for the medieval and modern history of the British Isles

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Historypin Great, you've started a collection - now it needs some pins. Great, you've created a tour - now it needs some pins. You can choose from exisiting pins on Historypin. Interactive timelines: Comparing the reigns of Victoria and Elizabeth We've sent an email with instructions to create a new password. Your existing password has not been changed. We'll send you a link to create a new password. {* #forgotPasswordForm *} {* traditionalSignIn_emailAddress *} {* backButton *} {* forgotPassword_sendButton *} History of Italy - World Wide Web Virtual Library - Italian History Index - Historical periods: Medieval Italian History [ Return to the Top of the Page ] [ Return to the Italian History Index ] [ WWW VL central catalogue ] [ WWW VL Search Facility ] [ WWW VL Main History Index and Sites Maintainers ] [ About the WWW VL History Index Network ] [ EUI ] [ EUI Library ] [ EUI Department of History and Civilisation ] About the Italian History Index The Italian History Index is made of different pages which are always under construction. You will find here Virtual Resources produced in Italy together with other world-wide Resources that deal with the history of Italy.

Ancient Greek Gods & Goddesses Facts For Kids Ancient Greek Gods Welcome to our Greek Gods and Goddesses page here on History for Kids. We have some fun facts and pictures for you to color. You will learn some interesting facts about each God as you read down the page. Sutton Hoo Fun for all the family, all year round A family using a tracker pack available from visitor reception There is something for all ages at Sutton Hoo, explore the estate with a seasonal trail, take a tour around the burial mounds with one of our family friendly guides, make your own Sutton Hoo helmet or shield with 'Get Crafty' and dress up as an Anglo-Saxon in our award winning exhibition hall. To find out more about what's on offer for families and facilities available, follow the link below. For families...

Medioevo Italiano Welcome to the English page of Medioevo Italiano. In this session we would like to promote, develop and build a discussion about the Italian and European Middle Ages. Therefore we are proposing a forum: a place in which everyone can voice his/her opinion and views. Anyone can start a discussion on a specific topic, or post news, doubts or queries about papers in progress. Virtual Heritage - Hadrian's Wall. Brunton Turret Virtual Heritage presents "Hadrian's Wall. Brunton Turret", second Virtual 3D Tour over the most interesting places along the Hadrian's Wall. Brunton Turret (also known as Turret 26B) is one of the best preserved turrets on the line of Hadrian's Wall. It is located east from Roman Cilurnum fort in Chesters, and west from the Onnum fort in Haltonchesters. It was built by soldiers from the ninth cohort of the Twentieth Victorious Valerian Legion (legio XX Valeria Victrix) in 123 AD.

Primary Topic Websites We have put together a short list of websites that may be useful for teaching particular topics. Please note this is not an exhaustive list, the sites are not necessarily ones we endorse and are by no means fully tried and tested by us, but are simply the result of a little research to put what seem to be useful sites all in one place for you. If you have any great sites to add, please let us know! Great Fire of London

Medieval source material on the internet: Probate records Probate records For a brief guide to wills, click here For English probate indexes in Ancestry's UK and Ireland Collection, click here British Record Society Probate Collection (Findmypast)Index compiled from volumes published by the British Record Society, searchable by subscribers. Currently includes wills and administrations from about 30 counties and the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, from the late-medieval period to the 19th century.

Tollund Man By Susan K. Lewis Posted 02.07.06 NOVA He has become the face of Iron Age Europe. But in 1950, when men cutting peat near the village of Tollund, Denmark, stumbled upon him, they thought he was a modern murder victim. The police, aware of similar ancient bodies, contacted the Silkeborg Museum, and various specialists—archeologists, forensic scientists, radiologists, paleobotanists, even dentists—later studied his body. Here, learn about their findings and get an intimate view of the 2,400-year-old man.

Places in Lincoln you can explore from your armchair Stuck at home? You can experience some of Lincoln’s amazing treasures from the comfort of your armchair by taking virtual online tours. The coronavirus lockdown in the UK has created a number of issues for people, not least when it comes to work and shopping. But entertainment can also be a challenge, and by now the charm of boardgames and Netflix may be wavering. For those missing their days out in the city, there’s a way to learn about and explore some of the most iconic places in Lincoln online. Take a look at some of the unique locations you can dive into on Google maps.

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