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Skip to Main ContentHere are a few ways you can identify useful books in the Library Catalog:
Keep a list of all the keywords you use to search the catalog, and remember that you will learn more keywords as you dig into your research.
If you're having trouble finding anything on your topic, broaden your search and look for books that would tell you more about the context of your topic.
Remember that biographies can be a great source of information.
When you find an item that looks useful in the library catalog, see if the subject headings lead you to any other good books on your topic.
When you locate a book on the library shelf, take a minute to browse the books nearby. You may find another on the same topic that is even better.
Don't forget to check the bibliography of a book you check out (or an article you read). Sometimes you can find additional sources by tracing the author's research.
These databases contain periodicals that cover topics from ancient and medieval history (database password list HERE):
There are two ways to search National Geographic:
The following websites provide secondary sources that cover topics from ancient and medieval history:
Ancient History - BBC
From our friends at the BBC, this is a useful resource on the topics listed there, which include Egypt, Greece, Mesopotamia, and Rome.
Ancient History Encyclopedia
This free online encyclopedia is an extensive resource for information about the classical world. Despite naming itself an "encyclopedia," it should be treated as a secondary source.
Encyclopedia Romana
Another "encyclopedia" that is really a secondary source, this site contains a large number of articles written by James Grout on ancient Rome.
MesoWeb
This is a significant resource for Mesoamerican topics, with links to scholarly blogs, articles and museum websites.
The Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures - University of Chicago
Big-league research in the Middle East. Awesome galleries and publications available here!