On This Day – fantastic BBC site that recounts everything that has happened on any day’s date
On This Day In History – as above, but MSN’s version
Today In Literature – similar to the above sites, but in literature (subscription required)
Today In Music – musical history
On This Day – another site that lists ALL historical events, including music, literature, war, etc
Crazy Fads – everything that’s popular from decades past
20th Century History – useful timelines here
The People History – useful links to the decades and individual information about computers, money, how much things used to cost, etc
Primary School Guide To The Aztecs – archaeological evidence, everyday life, etc
The Egyptians
The Vikings – includes video
Primary School Guide to The Victorians – some useful resources here, including a timeline, games, guide to important people and info on child labour
Guide to Money, Tax and Benefits Presently Available in the UK
American Coins
Ta luv, you’re spoiling us!
These are great links Lucy, thanks.
I like this link about British monarchs, not sure it quite fits this topic, but here you go:
http://www.britannia.com/history/h6f.html
And this one could fit in with the ‘politics and war’ post maybe?
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/
(sorry, can’t be bothered doing the links properly)