Science Struck
Science Struck: Major and Lesser Extinction Events in Earth's History
Read about some of the extinction events that have occurred during the history of the Earth.
Energy for Sustainable Development
Esd Bulgaria: Kids & Energy: Significant Events in Energy
A brief outline of major events in energy over the centuries.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History
At the museum's online home, find illustrated and interactive overviews of its collections and programs, along with an extensive set of innovative resources for teaching and learning about major events and themes in American history and...
Other
A Timeline History of Cuba
Presents a very nice timeline history of Cuba from 1000 B.C.E. to 2003 C.E. Highlights all the major events in Cuban history.
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet Publications: History of Miami
A detailed look at the history of Miami, Florida that includes many major events in modern history. Includes an extensive timeline.
A&E Television
History.com: History in the Headlines: Remembering Mandela
A timeline of major events in Nelson Mandela's life.
Other
Fundacao Banco Do Brasil: Projeto Memoria: Famous Brazilians (In Portuguese)
Biographical information for some of the most important thinkers, writers, and politicians in Brazilian history: Castro Alves, Monteiro Lobato, Rui Barbosa, Pedro Alvares Cabral, Juscelino Kubitschek, Oswaldo Cruz, Josue de Castro, Paulo...
Franco Cavazzi
Roman empire.net: History of Constantinople
A chronology of the major events in Constantinople's history, plus brief biographies on the rulers of the Byzantine Empire throughout its history.
US National Archives
Our Documents: Declaration of Independence (1776)
The Our Documents group provides a look at the original, signed Declaration of Independence as well as a print version distributed soon after the original was signed. View and learn about the document and its history. RI.9-10.9 US Documents
Virginia History Series
Virginia History Series: Virginia State History 20th Century (1921 1940) [Pdf]
The Roaring Twenties was a time of great prosperity in America and Virginia. However, it ended with a bust that shook our country to its core. Imagine the culture of this time with the help of pictures, charts, and maps. This slideshow...
Flow of History
Flow of History: Benito Mussolini & the Rise of Fascism in Italy
Mussolini and the rise of Fascism is profiled. Text plus a colored graphic flowchart of major events make up the site. Visually appealing for students and teachers alike.
Ohio State University
E History: The Second World War
An interactive chronicle of WWII. Starts with the causes of WWII and goes through the entire war step by step. Interactive maps, videos, and a step by step explanation of each event.
Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Web Japan: History
Check out this chart detailing the major historic events in Japan from its Stone Age beginnings to 2005. There is a column on the chart that shows major world events also for comparison.
US Food and Drug Administration
Fda: Milestones in Food and Drug Law History
This resource from the United States Food and Drug Administration presents a history of the FDA, marking all the major events. The information is very in-depth and is set up in a timeline format.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kids History: Gettysburg Address
Kids learn about the Gettysburg Address; major event in the American Civil War.
Ducksters
Ducksters: World War Ii History: Ww2 Timeline for Kids
Kids learn about the timeline of World War II in history. Major events leading up to and during the war. Battles, alliances, and treaties.