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1 online resource : colour illustrations Website catalogued: 15 Feb. 2016 Summary: Multifaceted, this site includes visual and written historical sources which allow users to come to a deeper understanding of the cause and effect of history, through the tying together of timelines at the bottom of the screen. Covering topics such as the history of smallpox, the American West and the British Empire, the interactive timelines take the user to a specific date or topic, combining videos, photographs and links to external sources. History teachers may use this feature to open up class discussions about interpretation and contestability. This engaging, valuable resource includes fascinating explorations and audio guides through the British Museum. (Scan 35.2)