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World History Commons

An open educational resource with peer-reviewed content for world and global history teachers, scholars, and students. This website provides more than 1,700 annotated primary sources, 100 teaching guides, 30 overviews of methods and approaches, and 250 website reviews. To learn more, consult this guide to using the site and our video guides for community college settings.

Artwork by Calixto Mamaní
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Newspaper Coverage of Pearl Harbor Bombing
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Removal of the Parlements
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Digital History: Using New Technologies to Enhance Learning and Research
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Portrait of Hernán Cortés
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Selling Toys
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Photograph of the Boy Scout World Jamboree in 1929
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Fundraising for Palestinian Families in Jerusalem
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Remarks on Chinese Character and Customs
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Remains of the Puerta de la Ciudadela
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National World War II Museum
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Long Teaching Module: Women in the British Empire, 1800-2000
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Calendar from Cham manuscript, early 20th century
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Celebrating Napoleon's Birthday on the Island of St. Helena
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Heading of east portal Tunnel No. 8
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