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27 Jul 08

Why History Isn’t Learned, and How Story Helps Change That | Beyond School

Spot on post from Clay Burell on the stuff of history and the role of storytelling.

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04 Jan 08

Pepys' Diary

The world's first blog I guess. Written during the 17th century. Updated just like the real thing. Brilliant insight into the foibles, strengths, weaknesses and delights of Samuel Pepys. This blog celebrated its fifth birthday on the 1st January 2008.

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The Rise and Rise of YouTube

The very first YouTube video by Jawed Karim. April 23rd 2005. Via Google Operating System Blog

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YouTube history

28 Dec 07

Digital History

Digital history is an emerging and rapidly changing academic field. The purpose of this site is to educate scholars and the public about the state of the discipline.

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SIMILE Project

Excellent tools for exhibiting data online in an interactive format.

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the Geniant blog — Thinking and Leaping

Excellent post about critical thinking with a class example from the Second World War.

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18 Dec 07

Digital History Hacks: A Roundup of Digital History Blogs

An excellent list of digital history blogs compiled by William J Turkel at the UWO Department of History.

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SS Misr - 1947 journey to Australia

Rich multimedia resource that explores post war immigration in Australia.

www.smh.com.au/...start.html - Preview

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The 1975 Dismissal | Old Parliament House

An excellent web site hosted by the Old Parliament House Museum.

www.oph.gov.au/...default.htm - Preview

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10 Nov 07

Devices of Wonder (Getty Exhibitions)

An interactive exploration of gadgets, devices and moments of inventive genius from generations past. Great for the teaching of history and culture.

www.getty.edu/...flash - Preview

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Ancient Cultures of the Southwest

Excellent resource when teaching the history of the indegenous peoples of North America.

www.beloit.edu/...southwest - Preview

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