Search library resources for articles, books, movies and more. You may find it helpful to search on either your historical era, (e.g.) "Spanish Inquisition" or to look for more information about your chosen film. (e.g.) "historical accuracy" AND Braveheart:
Some recommended library databases for you to use:
Sources in US History: Slavery: History of slavery in America from its origins in Africa to its abolition.
History Reference Center: Articles, biographies, etc. on all aspects of US History.
JSTOR: Comprehensive index to journals in the social sciences and humanities
African American Experience: Books, articles, and primary sources in African American history.
American Indian Experience: Books, articles, and primary sources in Native American history.
Native American Archives: Primary documents about the Native American experience.
Latino American Experience: Books, articles, and primary sources in Latinx American history
Gale Encyclopedia of Multicultural America: Articles and history on all multicultural Americans living in the US.
Introduction to U.S. History: Slavery in America (1760-1910) - A digital collection that documents the key aspects of the history of slavery in America from its origins in Africa to its abolition. Includes materials on the slave trade, plantation life, emancipation, pro-slavery and anti-slavery arguments, the religious views on slavery, etc.
Chronicling America Historic American Newspapers - Chronicling America contains millions of newspaper pages from nearly every state and territory in the United States published through 1963.
PVCC Library's Periodicals List allows you to check which magazines and journals the Library has access to. (Most journals will be available in electronic rather than paper form.)
Key history periodicals the Library provides access to include: