For this unit, I decided to look at graphics and animated graphics on different historic related websites along with finding historical sites. I will need some public domain maps, images, or illustrations to develop my Unintentional Tourist (UT) website, especially the Lost History section. In addition, the historical sites furnish additional data and trivia to make my UT website interesting.
The Smithsonian Magazine has a number of static and animated maps in this article:
These Maps Reveal How Slavery Expanded Across the United States
The animations added to the understanding of how slavery and people in general moved across the United States; however, the animated graphics should be slower, so someone watching the images could see the detail.
The Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection - Historical Map Websites on the University of Texas Libraries website is a collection of maps and images from all over the world, Library of Congress, and many of the states.
The Library of Congress Digital Collections is a comprehensive site that includes maps, images, and illustrations relating to the history of the United States.
Arlington Fire Journal is an excellent blog concerning the history of the Arlington Fire Department, and it is written by a journalist who considers this blog to be a hobby. However, the journalist's skills show throughout the blog, giving it a professional feeling.
Steam Locomotive Lists a database of the surviving steam engines by location, wheel types, steam types, builders and specs, virtual tours available, and countries beyond the United States.
To be continued....
