Social Studies
- 581
- BBC News: Timeline: Break-up of Yugoslavia
- A brief history of the dramatic and violent changes that took place as the Yugoslav Federation disintegrated during the 1990s. (May 22, 2006)
- 582
- 100 Welsh Heroes
- Lists the results of a poll to discover the most famous Welsh men and women through the ages. Includes a brief biography of each.
- 583
- General History of Welsh Mining
- Provides an overview of mining techniques and general history from earliest records until the 20th century. Includes a glossary of terms.
- 584
- History of Wales
- Describes notable events throughout the country's evolution. Includes sections on its creation, the turbulent relationship with England, its monarchs and the Unification. Links to further reading provided.
- 585
- Owain Glyndwr
- A biography of the man seen as the figurehead of Welsh nationalism who lived from 1349-1416. Provides links to further reading and photographs.
- 587
- About Scotland - Hadrians Wall
- In-depth look at Hadrian's Wall which was built by the Romans to keep out the Picts and divides present day England from Scotland. Features sections on the construction and forts as well as providing photographs of artefacts and map illustrations.
- 588
- BBC - Around Scotland
- Learn about the history of Scotland at a BBC site for people 9-14 years old.
- 589
- BBC - Around Scotland - Highland Clearances
- An interactive presentation where children are invited to go back in time and relive the clearances from the different viewpoints of members of the clan. Includes audio, quizzes and activities.
- 590
- BBC - Around Scotland: Scotland During the Second World War
- Offers an interactive flash presentation inviting children to become a spy with a mission to find out what life was like at home, school, how rationing worked and evacuations. Includes printable notes to help with each mission.
- 591
- Before the Clearances - 17th and 18th Century Scottish Costume
- Features an introduction and many examples of male and female attire including instructions on how kilts and plaid should be properly worn. Includes a variety of illustrations.
- 592
- Glen Coe Massacre
- Provides an overview of the events leading up to thirty eight members of the MacDonald clan being murdered in 1692 by government soldiers lead by a rival clan member from the Campbell's . Includes a brief historical background, information on the massacre itself as well as the aftermath.
- 593
- Robert Louis Stevenson - National Library of Scotland
- Detailed biography of one of the country's most famous 19th century writers and includes numerous quotes from the man himself. Follows his life and works from his childhood in Edinburgh until his death in Samoa aged 44.
- 594
- Scotland's Inventions
- A list of famous Scottish inventions with a brief explanation accompanying each. Details include inventions of antisepsis, pneumatic tyres, golf, penicillin, refrigerators, the telephone and television among others.
- 595
- Sir William Wallace
- A biography of one of Scotland's most celebrated national heroes. Includes pictures, illustrations and links to further areas of interest.
- 596
- Statistical Accounts of Scotland
- Provides information on the conception and origins of the accounts which are based on parish reports detailing agricultural, industrial, population and natural history throughout the country between 1791 and 1845. Includes a basic introduction, the accounts within historical context and further reading.
- 597
- Story of Scotland - Ancient Scotland
- Online book which covers the Mesolithic, Neolithic ages, beaker people, early structures such as standing stones and cairns and also the arrival of the Celts. Includes pictures, illustrations and maps.
- 598
- The Battle of Culloden 1746
- Presents a complete overview of the battle between Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Royal Troops of George II at the height of the Jacobite Rebellion. Includes illustrations and a breakdown of casualties from both sides.