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These links are general or comprehensive in nature. For more specific links, check the separate subject listings.

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How Did We Get the Alphabet?
Trace the alphabet of today way back to the first writings and the first alphabet.

History World
Narrative history and interactive timelines

World History
People, places, maps, events, timelines, and more

A History of the World
Well-balanced, wide-ranging treatment from the BBC

Histomap
All of history in one (large) image. It has a powerful zoom function as well.

A Short History of the World
E-text of the book by famous author H.G. Wells