Research Guides: History, Technology, and Society: Library Resources

History-Related Databases

Biography in Context
Search for biographies based on name, birth and death year, nationality, ethnicity, occupation, or gender.
History Reference Center
Full text encyclopedias, non-fiction books, leading history periodicals, historical documents, biographies, historical photos, maps, and video.
JSTOR
Core journals in key fields in the humanities and social sciences.
Military and Government Collection
Information relating to all branches of the military and government.
U.S. History in Context
Historical documents, articles, and journals covering themes, events, individuals, and periods from pre-colonial times to the present.
World History in Context
Articles, reference works, timelines, maps, and images on world history from BCE to the present.

Aviation Milestones
New materials and technologies have changed airplanes dramatically during aviation's relatively short history.
The Big Picture: Tools for a Modern Army
This episode reviews the latest in Army weapons and machines, including atomic artillery, the jet helicopter, and increased mobility through multi-airdrops.
A History of Work
This program examines work from the early egalitarian hunter/gatherer and agrarian societies to the modern world—a world of leisure and hard labor.
Modern Marvels: Golden Gate Bridge
Called one of the wonders of the modern world, the Golden Gate Bridge is a monument to technology.