ww2.jpg For so many years, historians and casual observers alike have observed the events of World War II  through faded black and white images. What most people do not know is the fact that quite a large portion of the WWII was shot using color film! However, it wasn't until recently that a lot of the photographs and motion picture footage was de-classified by the U.S. Government. This site  doesn't just have a collection of U.S. images, but  also have a diverse collection of German, Russian, Japanese, British and Italian photos.

history.gif This free map animation software is an interesting way to visualize history! Animated maps show empires growing and countries changing in Europe, Africa, and Asia over 4000 years (from 3000 BC up to to 1000 AD).

You can stop the animation at any time by clicking on a civilization name, and details about this civilization's history will be displayed.

The graphics are a bit crude, the user interface is a bit tricky and non-standard and the software always run in a resolution of 800 X 600 pixels (full screen mode). Still, it is free and worth having a look at.