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- AlternaTime -
Whether you want a bird's- eye view of world history or an upclose look at
famous and favorite events, AlternaTime probably has the chronology you're
seeking. One of the most comprehensive lists of time lines on the Web, it's
where you can find not only a history of medievallndia or an Irish - history
time line, but also a detailed chronology of the espresso maker.
- Biographical
Dictionary - Looking for some quick biographical information on someone
whose name you just can't seem to remember? A single keyword or date is all you
need at Biographical Dictionary, which offers a simple search engine and more
than 28,000 capsule biographies.
- HyperHistory
Online - Search 3,000 years of world history and a database of
biographies of hundreds of influential people. Then, to see what was happening
in the rest of the world at the time, consult the interactive maps and time
lines that pop up in the adjacent frame. The site's graphical interface is easy
to navigate, and the detailed biographies make for hours of reading pleasure.
- Lives, the Biography
Resource - Thousands of links to oral histories, biographies, diaries
and letters, many of them reviewed by Lives editors, make this a great place to
find information on the lives of the rich, the famous or both. The "group
biographies" bring together people from particular locations or professions.
- Uncle Sam
- Who's Who in the Federal Government - Want to know who's been running
the country? This site has detailed biographical sketches and photos of
everyone who has ever been anyone in the Federal Government. You can search the
Biographical Directory of U.S. Congress (which goes from 1774 to today) or
check up on the current administration.
- World
Reference Desk - A one-stop reference resource for quick facts on the
countries of the world. Choose any country from one of the site's pull-down
menus and you'll have instant access to information on more than 15 topics plus
full-color, enlargeable maps. Students, researchers and travelers will find
many uses for this content-packed site.
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