History of the world

I found a fun (to me) new (to me) history site, and predictably (to me) spent hours (literally) learning fascinating (to me) tidbits about my hometown. Many thanks to Case Western Reserve University for the Encyclopedia of Cleveland History.
And, should you ever have a burning desire to read about the 1836 Bridge War or the establishment of the second oldest shopping center in the United States, that's the place to do it.

This site reminded me of another old favorite, albeit with a broader subject. Eyewitness to History absolutely delivers the goods with eyewitness accounts of anything from the Capture of Jerusalem in 1099 to Picket's Charge at the Battle of Gettysburg.


If you like 80s pop music and history with a bit of humor in the mix, check out the historyteachers YouTube channel. The music videos are amusingly cheesy and briefly educational.

For history geeks like me, these places are a rabbit hole. (Be careful, if you visit, you will find yourself running as late as the white rabbit.)