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Humanities Dimensions 2 History Weblinks


Chapter 1: History Dimensions

How to Do History
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/trail/htd_history/
Find out how professional historians investigate the past.
Textbook page/s: 4
Archaeologists at Work
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/archaeology/
From this page you can access the latest archaeological findings; 'participate' in digs and find out more about what archaeologists do.
Textbook page/s: 5
What is Archaeology?
http://bama.ua.edu/~alaarch/Whatisarchaeology/
Explore what an archaeologist does and does not do.
Textbook page/s: 5
Online Etymological Dictionary
http://www.etymonline.com/
Use this site to find out the history and evolution of more than 30 000 words, including slang and technical terms.
Textbook page/s: 5
Columbus' Lost Ships
http://www.shipsofdiscovery.org/
Discover more about the lost ships of Christopher Columbus including the archaeological searches to discover and uncover several of the vessels.
Textbook page/s: 8
The Bayeux Tapestry
http://www.bayeuxtapestry.org.uk/
Learn more about the famous Bayeux Tapestry and the story it tells.
Textbook page/s: 17
Wikipedia
http://www.wikipedia.org/
This free online encyclopedia is contributed to by people from all over the world. Find out about almost any topic you can think of!
Textbook page/s: 20
The 'Pillars of Faith'
http://www.islam101.com/dawah/pillars.html
Use this website to find out more about the five 'pillars of faith'.
Textbook page/s: 34
The Arabian Nights
http://www.arabiannights.org
This website is home to the Electronic Literature Foundation's modern presentation of The Arabian Nights.
Textbook page/s: 47
Medieval Islam
http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/islam/
Use this website to learn about all aspects of life in medieval Islam.
Textbook page/s: 49
The Battle of Hattin
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/source/1187hattin.html
The full texts of Ernoul's and Al-Isfani's accounts of the Battle of Hattin (1187 CE) are reproduced at this website. It includes descriptions of both the lead up and aftermath of the battle and provides an interesting blend of 'fact' and 'opinion'.
Textbook page/s: 52
Saladin
http://www.touregypt.net/featurestories/saladin.htm
This website provides a biography on the life of Saladin.
Textbook page/s: 53
Islamic Architecture
http://www.islamic-architecture.info/
This website features Islamic architecture, both traditional and contemporary. You can browse by region and country. There are photographs and construction details for each building.
Textbook page/s: 58


Chapter 3: Medieval England

1066 The Battle of Hastings
http://www.battle1066.com/
This comprehensive website investigates the Battle of Hastings. Use the chronology to read each section and report on the battle or skip through to sections of interest. There are also links to the Bayeux Tapestry including a site that shows thirty-five thumbnail images of the full Bayeux Tapestry.
Textbook page/s: 64
William the Conqueror and the Battle of Hastings
http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/MEDwilliam1.htm
Learn about William the Conqueror and the Battle of Hastings.
Textbook page/s: 65
Knights
http://www.knightsandarmor.com/
Use this website to find out all about the life of a knight, the armour worn and the weapons used.
Textbook page/s: 79
Bodiam Castle
http://www.castlegate.net/castles/bodiam/bodiam1.htm
This site provides information and photographs on Bodiam castle.
Textbook page/s: 80
Life in a Medieval Castle
http://www.castlewales.com/life.html
Life in a medieval castle.
Textbook page/s: 80
Medieval England
http://www.teacheroz.com/Middle_Ages.htm
This site examines medieval England. Use the navigation to explore a timeline, the code of chivalry.
Textbook page/s: 84


Chapter 4: Medieval Japan

Samurai
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samurai
Find out about the origins of the samurai.
Textbook page/s: 96
Medieval Japanese Warfare
http://library.thinkquest.org/05aug/00716/
Learn about medieval Japanese warfare, including the samurai.
Textbook page/s: 96
Castles of Japan
http://pages.ca.inter.net/~ttoyooka/oshiro/edo.html
This site provides useful information on medieval Japanese castles. It includes lots of photos and is a good starting point for students wishing to study this topic.
Textbook page/s: 96
Japanese Armour Manual
http://www.sengokudaimyo.com/katchu/index.html
This comprehensive site has contains everything a student would want to learn about Japanese armour and its construction.
Textbook page/s: 97
Japanese Religions and Shinto
http://www.religioustolerance.org/shinto.htm
Use this site to find out further information on Japanese religions and the Shinto.
Textbook page/s: 100
Buddhism and Shinto
http://www.fsmitha.com/h3/h07japan.htm
This site gives a detailed account of the introduction of Buddhism into Japan as well as information about Shinto. It also gives a comprehensive overview of the history of medieval Japan.
Textbook page/s: 102
Christopher Columbus Navigation Page
http://www.columbusnavigation.com/
This site provides links to Columbus' navigation, ships crew and logs. There are also links to Columbus' voyages and special interest topics.
Textbook page/s: 128
Ferdinand Magellan and Spanish Explorers
http://library.thinkquest.org/J002678F/magellan.htm
Learn more about Ferdinand Magellan and other Spanish explorers.
Textbook page/s: 135