Databases

Covering more than 500 years of the African-American experience, African-American History offers a fresh way to explore the full spectrum of African-American history and culture. Users can start their investigation of a topic with a video or slideshow overview, use the key content called out on the home page to find an entryway into the database, or dig deep into a subject or era through the Topic Centers. Read about key figures and events, examine famous speeches and other primary sources, and get context from the in-depth timelines.

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The collection of 40,000 hours contains thousands of high quality programs that have had national impact compiled and is a collaboration between the Library of Congress and GBH.  The vast majority of this initial American Archive content, however, consists of regional and local programs that document American communities during the last half of the twentieth century and the first decade of the twenty-first. This extraordinary collection includes local news and public affairs programs, local history productions that document the heritage of local communities, and programs dealing with education, environmental issues, music, art, literature, dance, poetry, religion, and even filmmaking on a local level.

The World Factbook provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities. Includes: maps of the major world regions, as well as Flags of the World, a Physical Map of the World, a Political Map of the World, a World Oceans map, and a Standard Time Zones of the World map.

Cultural and geographical information on more than 200 countries including their history, statistics, maps, and flags. Select Kids' Edition for a kid's-eye view of daily life in countries around the world. Explore the United States and discover state flags, maps, sports teams, recipes, symbols, songs and more.

Please note that access to Explora for High School (EBSCO) ended on August 31, 2023. Try some of FBCL’s other resources, including High School: Gale in Context.

Please note that access to Explora Public Libraries (EBSCO) ended on August 31, 2023. Try some of FBCL’s other resources, including Gale's General OneFile.

Provides access to full-text articles in more than 2,000 reference books, encyclopedias and non-fiction books, and more than 130 leading history periodicals. Also includes historical documents, biographies, photos and maps, plus historical videos.

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500 articles on Greek and Roman mythological figures with over 300 illustrations.

Please note that access to Military & Government Collection (EBSCO) ended on August 31, 2023. Try some of FBCL’s other resources, including Military and Intelligence: Gale OneFile.

Search scholarly journals, magazines, and reports covering all aspects of past and present military affairs. Updated daily.

The Military Database covers topics across all government and military branches, including international relations, political science, criminology, defense, aeronautics and space flight, communications, civil engineering, and more. Resources include scholarly journals, trade and industry journals, magazines, technical reports, conference proceedings, and government publications.

Browse this cross-searchable platform for research insight from journalism's most trusted name in exploration and discovery.

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Viewpoint articles, topic overviews, statistics, primary documents, links to websites, and full-text magazine and newspaper articles for information on social issues and current events.

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Please note that access to Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection (EBSCO) ended on August 31, 2023. Try some of FBCL’s other resources, including Psychology: Gale OneFile.

Find authoritative periodical content supporting research in all fields of psychology.

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Please note that access to Religion & Philosophy Collection (EBSCO) ended on August 31, 2023. Try some of FBCL’s other resources, including Religion and Philosophy: Gale OneFile.

Research the impact of religion on culture throughout history, including literature, arts, and language. Updated daily.

Search or browse through articles on Texas history, geography, culture, and biographies of famous Texans.