This thread contains Western Civilization history links to sites that I have found to be useful, informative, or just plain fascinating.  I hope to make this a reference list for students and others who want to find good history information on the web.  It will be updated as I come across good sites.General HistoryBBC History TimelinesThis provides a great overview of many historical periods and events in the UK.Historic Cities: Maps & DocumentsGet a bird's eye view of Avignon in 1575, London during the Baroque Age, or Florence during her golden years of the late 15th Century.  Site includes high res maps of perhaps hundreds of historic cities and towns throughout Europe and the Middle East.Religious History ForumDiscuss the history of Christianity and other faiths throughout the ages.  This is a sister site to Western Civ Forum.Chronological HistoryAncient CivilizationsAn interesting Flash site by the British Museum which covers some fundamental aspects (e.g. trade, religioun, technology, etc.) of a variety of ancient civilizations.Egypt's Golden EmpireFind basic information on life for pharoahs, soldiers, and others in ancient Egypt, see an interactive map, and find information in a pharoah timeline.Ancient GreeceThis site provides a synopsis of Greek wars, events, persons, and philosophies which shaped the cradle of Western Civilization. The CrusadesHere is an overview of the Crusades, which began in 1095 and continued, at least in idea, through the 18th Century.The Labrynth: Resources for Medieval StudiesThis is an interesting research tool for those seeking information on the Middle Ages.Medieval GastronomyFind some interesting information on meals and cooking during this period.  Well-designed web site.The Hundred Years' WarAn extensive timeline of the HYW, including "sideshow" events in Europe which were related to the War.Tudor History.orgFamily trees, a Tudor "Who's Who" glossary, question and answer blog, and much more information on this famous European family.Plimoth PlantationLearn about the background and life of the English colonists who settled at Plymouth and started our Thanksgiving tradition.Great AwakeningRead about the origins and effects that the First Great Awakening had on America.The Heritage of the Great WarThis site contains many interesting photographs of the First World War, including some that are actually in color.Chicago: The Roarin' 20sA nice overview of many aspects of life in 1920s Chicago, including a glossary of terms used during the decade and an index of typical prices.Seventeen Moments in Soviet HistoryExamines the political, religious, and social aspects of various points in Soviet history, from 1917 to its death in 1991.