ELECTRONIC HIGHWAYS
Where the Past Comes Alive

Not only does this site have the TV Listings of one of cable's most unique stations, but it also includes the History Channel Classroom, providing teachers with educational programming and support materials to help with lesson plans and class activities. There is also a section on History Games where you can play "Tomb of the Pharaoh" or the weekly "Who Said That" History Channel quiz. You can even purchase a part of history by entering the History Collection Store where you can browse the online catalog of videos and merchandise.

In February, the History Channel Time Machine celebrates the 20th anniversary of Roots in its multimedia online exhibit in honor of Black History Month. The exhibit explores the history behind Roots, the voyage from Africa, the chronology of slavery in America, and the contributions that African Americans have made in all areas of society.

In the BBS section you can join in a discussion about any of history's great issues, or begin one of your own.

Under Great Speeches, you'll "hear the words that changed the world" drawn from the most famous broadcasts and recordings of the 20th century. You can hear Richard Nixon's resignation address or Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted" speech.

Today is "T Formation" day. Find out why by selecting This Day in History. Not only will you find fascinating trivia in the "events," "birthday list" and "chart toppers" listings of the day, but you can see a video clip of an important event in today's history. Not restricted to "this" day in history, you can also travel to the date that means the most to you.

Continue your journey through time by searching other history-related Web sites for more insight into the past in the History Hotlist section. Links to general resources as well as world, ancient, medieval, U.S., African American, Native American and women's history sites can be explored.

For assistance in connecting to the World Wide Web via UB computer accounts, contact the ASCIT Help Desk at 645-3542.

­ Sue Neumeister and Lori Widzinski, University Libraries