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The Manchester Astronomical Society: History
The first hundred years, list of presidents, list of archived documents.
http://www.mikeoates.org/mas/history.htm

Extractions: Syllabus 1978 - 1979 A History (The First Hundred Years) List of Presidents of the Manchester Astronomical Society. Past Events and Syllabus Archive List of documents held at the Manchester Central Library On 27th June 1996 members celebrated 50 years at the Godlee Observatory John H Hindle a short biography by Kevin Kilburn Other sites: The History of Astronomy A web site devoted to information not available else where. Also visit The Society For The History Of Astronomy Back to the M.A.S. Home Page
The National Museum Of Natural History - Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural history, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC USA.
http://www.mnh.si.edu/
Robot History
A timeline of recent robotics history starting with Karel Capek's RUR in 1920 and progressing to 2001.
http://trueforce.com/Articles/Robot_History.htm

Extractions: T RUE F ORCE home site navigation news encyclopedia robotica ... about TrueForce History Timeline of Robotics Czechoslovakian playwright Karel Capek introduces the word robot in the play R.U.R. - Rossum's Universal Robots . The word comes from the Czech robota , which means tedious labor. The first programmable paint-spraying mechanism is designed by Americans Willard Pollard and Harold Roselund for the DeVilbiss Company. Isaac Asimov publishes Runaround , in which he defines the Three Laws of Robotics Emergence of the computer: George Devol patents a general purpose playback device for controlling machines, using magnetic recording; J. Presper Eckert and John Mauchly build the ENIAC at the University of Pennsylvania - the first electronic computer; At MIT, Whirlwind, the first digital general purpose computer, solves its first problem. Norbert Wiener, a professor at M.I.T., publishes Cybernetics or Control and Communication in the Animal , a book which describes the concept of communications and control in electronic, mechanical, and biological systems. In France, Raymond Goertz designs the first teleoperated articulated arm for the Atomic Energy Commission. The design is based entirely on mechanical coupling between the master and slave arms (using steel cables and pulleys). Derivatives of this design are still seen in places where handling of small nuclear samples is required. This is generally regarded as the major milestone in force feedback technology.
HistoryWorld
Describes world history in interconnecting narratives and illustrated timelines. You can search for events by theme, place and year.
http://www.historyworld.net/
Heavyweight History
Boxing history of all of the heavyweight WBC, WBA, IBF and IBO title fights since 1892.
http://www.heavyweights.co.uk/history.html
Ancestry.com - Genealogy And Family History Records
Subscription based resource of worldwide census, marriage, newspaper and various other records. Includes some free searchable databases,
http://www.ancestry.com/

Extractions: Search For Your Ancestors: Ancestor's name First Name(s) Last Name Birth Information All Countries United States Austria Canada Channel Islands Czech Republic Denmark England France Germany Ireland Isle of Man Italy Netherlands Norway Poland Russia Scotland Sweden Switzerland Wales You must first select a country. Approx. Year Country State/Province/County State Province County Death Information All Countries United States Austria Canada Channel Islands Czech Republic Denmark England France Germany Ireland Isle of Man Italy Netherlands Norway Poland Russia Scotland Sweden Switzerland Wales You must first select a country. Approx. Year Country State/Province/County State Province County Advanced Search Start your tree - We'll help you grow it. US CENSUS RECORDS All More Genealogy Records
The Potato Then & Now: History
The history of potato cultivation and its role in society, including the Irish potato famine. Particular focus on Prince Edward Island, Canada.
http://collections.ic.gc.ca/potato/history/index.asp
PBS | History
Contains biographies of dozens of men and women whose lives have shaped the course of history.
http://www.pbs.org/history/
Products
Indigo, tulips, beaver, and Brazilwood.
http://www.bell.lib.umn.edu/Products/Products.html
Welcome To The Field Museum
Founded in 1893, one of the world s great natural history museums, with a worldrenowned scientific staff and collections of more than 20 million specimens
http://www.fieldmuseum.org/

Extractions: Dinosaur Dynasty: Discoveries from China . Tickets on sale now Quick Links Admission How to Get Here Job Opportunities Volunteering Field Museum in the News Press Room Special Events Travel Programs Annual Fund On-line Exhibits On-line Interactives Butterfly Collection Dino Zone King Tutankhamun Hall of Jades Tsavo Lions Underground Adventure Ask a Scientist Expeditions@Fieldmuseum ECCo
UGA African American Studies
A brief biographical sketch of several key figures in African American history.
http://www.uga.edu/~iaas/History.html

Extractions: African Americans have played a vital role in the history and culture of their country since its founding. An important part of the curriculum at the Institute for African American Studies is devoted to creative research on the lives and work of prominent African Americans and to placing them within their cultural context. On this page you will find brief biographical sketches of several key figures in African American history. Benjamin Banneker's Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia Almanack and Epheremis, published during the years 1792-1797. He retired from tobacco farming to concentrate wholly upon his studies. He corresponded with Thomas Jefferson and urged Jefferson to work for the abolition of slavery. Sojourner Truth, a nationally known speaker on human rights for slaves and women, was born Isabella Baumfree, a slave in Hurley, New York, and spoke only Dutch during her childhood. Sold and resold, denied her choice in husband, and treated cruelly by her masters, Truth ran away in 1826, leaving all but one of her children behind. After her freedom was bought for $25, she moved to New York City in 1829 and became a member of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. In 1853, she helped form a utopian community called "The Kingdom," at Sing Sing, New York, which was soon disbanded following the death and possible murder of its leader. Truth was implicated in the scandal but courageously fought the falsehoods aimed at her. After the death of her son, she took the name Sojourner Truth to signify her new role as traveler telling the truth about slavery. She set out on June 1, 1843, walking for miles in a northeasterly direction with 25 cents in her pocket, and rested only when she found lodging offered by either rich or poor. First she attended religious meetings, then began to hold meetings herself that would bring audience members to tears. As she logged mile after mile, her fame grew and her reputation preceded her. Truth's popularity was enhanced by her biography written by the abolitionist Olive Gilbert, with a preface written by William Lloyd Garrison. In 1864, she was invited to the White House, where President Abraham Lincoln personally received her. Later she served as a counselor for the National Freedman's Relief Association, retiring in 1875 to Battle Creek, Michigan.
Official Web Site Of Colonial Williamsburg, The World's Largest Living History M
Includes history and the education resources available to students and Colonial history enthusiasts.
http://www.history.org/
ChurchRodent: Rich Tatum's Glossary Of Church History
By R. A. Tatum, partly based on Bruce Shelley's Christian history in Plain Language.
http://tatumweb.com/churchrodent/
Events: Celebrate Women's History Throughout The Year!
Regarded as the clearinghouse for US women s history information and resources, the NWHP site provides excellent links to biographyrich sites for student
http://www.nwhp.org/
Page By Page In Jewish History
Daily historical facts available online and in downloadable word format. Also with a forum. Hebrew and English.
http://www.jewishistorydaf.org/EngIndex.asp

Extractions: Shalom and welcome to a fascinating educational project, This project a very different way of getting acquainted with our roots is now, Baruch HaShem, into its tenth year of publication in Hebrew, its fifth in the computerised edition. An English version (different material) was inaugurated on the 26th of Nisan 5763 ( April 28th 2003 ). The Hebrew edition appears daily, Sunday through Thursday (a typical Israeli work-week), and the English, Monday to Friday, in deference to our overseas readers. In addition to individual readers, the Daily Page currently reaches a number of schools, prisons, IDF bases, as well as other Jewish and public facilities. Some of our readers post it on their bulletin boards at work or school. In this fashion, the Page is enjoyed by many more people than would otherwise be possible. On these pages, we review events that occurred to Jews throughout our history. We feel a grave responsibility to our readers to be accurate, and to nurture interest in our Jewish heritage: Am Yisrael Eretz Yisrael , and Torat Yisrael . We strive for unity of the Jewish people, while praising our many faces. We have tried to remain true to our beliefs, and yet open to hearing other voices. We have succeeded in relying solely on the Hebrew dates for events, hopefully making all of us more aware of the Jewish calendar. We use many different sources for gathering information, and occasionally we include articles designed to stimulate thought about matters of current interest.
World History Archives
A collection of documents for teaching and learning about world history from a working class perspective.
http://www.hartford-hwp.com/archives/

Extractions: Documents to support the study of world history from a working-class and non-Eurocentric perspective. Search for a document by typing one or more terms in the Google search field or by selecting a region in the geographical menu. If you have questions concerning the documents or how you might use them, read the site policies . If you need documents on a specific topic related to contemporary world history, just ask , and if available I'll put them on line for you as time allows. Search World History Archives Search WWW Europe as a whole Western Europe Southern Europe Eastern Europe
Center For Socialist History
Nonprofit corporation founded to promote research and publication in the field of the history of socialism. Includes publications, archives and other resources.
http://csh.gn.apc.org
The History Cooperative
The history Cooperative is a pioneering nonprofit humanities resource offering The history Cooperative invites you to view our newest partners,
http://www.historycooperative.org/

Extractions: The History Cooperative is a pioneering nonprofit humanities resource offering top-level online history scholarship. Besides full text, the site also contains collateral content, including multimedia elements that could not be reproduced in the print versions of some articles. See for yourself why the Coop has become The Site for history scholars and researchers alike. The online discussion of the June 2005 Forum Essay, " From Bold Beginnings to an Uncertain Future: The Discipline of History and History Education " by Robert Orrill and Linn Shapiro, has been rescheduled. It was originally scheduled for September 1 to 15, but the dates have been changed so that both authors can be available throughout. It will now take place from September 26 to October 9. Please join us then. Click here for more information
Television History
General television broadcasting history, with focus on the inventors and innovations.
http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/bltelevision.htm

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EH.Net | Economic History Services
Resources for historians of economic thought provided by EH.Net and the history of Economics Society.
http://www.eh.net/

Extractions: @import "misc/drupal.css"; home contact about ... login Economic History Services Also visit: History of Economics EH.Net Calendar September 2005 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 XIV International Economic History Conference Helsinki, Finland, 21 to 25 August 2006 Comments? Questions? Use our online feedback form or send email to admin@eh.net EH.Net operates the Economic History Services web site and several electronic mailing lists to provide resources and promote communication among scholars in economic history and related fields. EH.Net is supported by the Economic History Association and other affiliated organizations: the Business History Conference , the Cliometric Society , the Economic History Society , and the History of Economics Society Upcoming Conferences Economic History Panel: Past, Present, and Policy

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