Alexander Palace Time Machine
This is one of the best history web sites, on the last Russian Czar Nicolas II, his life, contemporary personages, the Alexander Palace and many more topics. The graphical presentation is very impressive, you'll find short texts and many photos and illustrations. Have a virtual tour of the Czar's Palace near St.Petersburg, admire the treasures, learn about the staff's life and working conditions at that time. Or read one of the biographies, presenting photos and facts on the Czar's family and many famous contemporaries (among them: Rasputin).
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The History of Costume
Back in 1861 Braun & Schneider published this book, History of Costume, to serve as illustrative material for students and costume designers. The web site offers a great number of paintings and drawings with historical dress and costumes from Ancient Egypt and the Teutons through the late 19th century, including pieces from most European, Asian, and African countries, subdivided into countries and regions.
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Historical cemeteries in Berlin
This exhibition is presented by Kulturbox, a german site with many cultural exhibits. "Historical cemeteries" is the product of an interdisciplinary project which will be presented on a multimedia CD-ROM too. Visit the cemetery and grave descriptions, biographies and historical background items (the origin of the cemetery), philosophical essays, photographs of cemeteries, graves and chapels (cemetery impressions), graves of famous personalities.
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Archiving Early America
The page "Town Crier" invites you to inquire about the height or other character traits of former presidents by email, the large section on George Washington offers text, images and documents from the Civil War and the presidencies of Washington and Jefferson. But the site offers still more: numerous references, links and bibliographic notes and a search tool for surfers interested in American history.
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Napoleon Bonaparte
The Napoleon Foundation presents here all interesting and noteworthy facts about that small but great French emperor: his family tree, a bibliography and documents, memorials and historical sites in Europe, links to military pages, art and history. A search function is offered too and last but not least a caricature exhibit "The Anti Napoleon." Several pages (body and soul, ethnic and cultural aspects, "great art," ideology) feature irreverent graphics and drawings of Napoleon, coupled with historical explanations.
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The Tower of London
Take a virtual tour of the London Tower and ist surroundings, visit the oldest palace of sovereigns and a prison at the same time. The Tower Bridge is presented, the crown jewels and Beefeaters, everything you would see in person. Historical and art-historical information is given and many images are offered as well. Professionally done.
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Treasures of the Czars
This exhibition by the Kansas International Museum presents crowns, armaments, coats of arms and other treasures from the Czarist empire. 10 galleries offer abundant textual information and images too. Some topics: everyday life of the Czars in the 17th century, the Romanov dynasty, the Russian-Orthodox Church, the coronation ceremonies.The website arguably resembles too closely a catalog with ist excessive details. Also of interest: postcards from contemporary Moscow, presented as a slide show.
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An ongoing voyage (Columbus 1492)
The Library of Congress in Washington D.C. presents this exhibit about Columbus and the first encounters of American aborigines with European discoverers, conquerors and colonizers between 1492 and 1600. The site is subdivided into 6 sections, among them: The "old" America, the world of the Middle Ages, Columbus: the man and the myth.
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Castles on the web
Surveys of castles from all countries of the world are available here as are descriptions and photographs of castles, fortresses and abbeys. Among them are famous buildings from Bavaria, Scotland and France. Would you like to buy a German castle? One page features castles - like Wiehe or Altdobern - that are for sale, unfortunately without price tags. Furthermore, there is a FAQ packed with details concerning history, ground plans and reference materials.
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