·http://www.amnh.org/our-research/darwin-manuscripts-project

This collection of full color, high resolution images on the American Museum of Natural History's website provides a truly extraordinary look into the world of Charles Darwin. Here readers may access 16,094 transcribed images of Darwin's sketches, letters, and scientific writings. The manuscripts are divided into four searchable categories, including Edited Manuscripts, Catalogues, Journal (Pocket Diary), and Featured Collections. Each of the categories also includes conveniently organized subcategories. For instance, readers may select Edited Manuscripts to Browse the Darwin Manuscripts Tree, a feature that offers a visual representation of Darwin's theories. Darwin's Pocket Diary, is a real treat and covers the years 1838 to 1881.

·http://www.vox.com/2015/3/9/8144825/space-maps

In another engaging compendium of resources from around the web, Vox brings readers 40 maps that explain outer space. As Joseph Stromberg notes in this mind-expanding exploration of the cosmos, space is difficult to grasp intellectually, because "it's bigger, by many orders of magnitude than anything we ever experience first hand, and involves processes that unfold over the course of billions of years." These maps try to tell the story in a way readers can understand. There are graphics here that visually represent the size of various objects in our solar system, show the surprisingly large distance between the earth and the moon, and illustrate the 300,000 pieces of space junk that currently orbit our planet, among many other fascinating representations. 

·http://www.justice.gov/crt/about/vot/intro/intro_b.php

The Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice hosts an informative site dedicated to the history of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the law that finally overcame some states' resistance to voting rights for African Americans. The site provides details about the 1965 enactment of the law, and the amendments that followed in 1970, 1975, 1982, and 2006. It also provides insight into life before the Voting Rights Act, an introduction to federal voting rights laws, and the effect of the Voting Rights Act. For educators who are looking for online resources to supplement their lesson plans on this essential civil rights victory, this site will be a welcome find. 

·http://www.libraryasincubatorproject.org/

The Library As Incubator Project is one of those rare jewels that both inspires and informs. With a mission to "promote and facilitate creative collaboration between libraries and artists of all types," the site not only seeks to bring people together, but to fundamentally rethink — and dynamically expand — the way we view the library as an institution. Entries are updated daily in a number of categories, including Artists, Writers, Performing Arts, Essays, Libraries, Collections, and Librarian Resources. In addition, the homepage features a Latest Entries feed, where readers may peruse what’s new on the site. The Library as Incubator is a wonderful way for educators, parents, artists, and lovers of arts and libraries to garner ideas for projects, lessons, and other activities. It’s also just a wonderful site on which to spend a lunch break. 

·http://longform.org/

Longform, which is sponsored by the writing program at the University of Pittsburgh, connects readers to new and classic non-fiction from around the web. The site gathers non-fiction articles that are longer than 2,000 words (i.e. long form journalism) and lists them on the homepage. Four or five articles are added every day, making for a virtual cornucopia of in-depth reading. The site provides a simple but effective search engine, as well as a "read later" function, where readers may save articles to read later using Readability, Instapaper, Pocket, or Kindle. The editors have also created an app that is available for both Android and Apple devices. Also of note is the Podcast section of the site, where readers may listen to conversations with writers covering a wide range of topics, from ISIS to the evolving media. 

·http://archive.library.nau.edu/cdm/landingpage/collection/cpa/

Cline Library at Northern Arizona University boasts a digital collection of "thousands of vintage and contemporary photographs, diaries and letters, oral history interviews, films, and maps" concerning the Colorado Plateau region. Readers can start with the short description of the collection, then select Browse to enter the archives. From there, scroll through the 51,366 (and counting) items, or use the basic search and advanced search functions for a narrower exploration of the collection. Some of the landscape photographs on the site are truly stunning. In addition, readers may like to link to other excellent collections at Cline Library, such as the Arizona Historical Society's archives and the archives of the Hopi Cultural Preservation Office. 

·http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00mt9kd

The Fifth Floor presents "a fresh look at the stories of the week" with journalists from BBC's 27 language sections. Hosted by David Amanor, the podcast series is reminiscent of a British take on "This American Life" focused on stories from around the world. Episodes tend to focus on the idiographic details of larger issues. For instance, recent programs have explored the story of Rio de Janeiro through the lens of Bossa Nova, a view into the Egyptian court system, and the story of how a British journalist stopped an execution in Pakistan. The site also features galleries related to recent episodes and links to a variety of other BBC stations, categories, and programs.