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World History in Context provides information on world history from antiquity to the present, including Mediterranean, Near East, Asia, Middle East, Latin America, the Middle Ages and Renaissance from primary sources, reference titles, and academic journals.
| Topic(s) | History, world history |
| Target audience(s) | Teachers, librarians, students, general public |
| Great for | Researching world history |
| Content source(s) | Dictionaries, encyclopedias, newspapers, journals, primary sources, websites |
| Content type(s) | Reference books, magazines, newspapers, academic journals, primary sources, audio, video, images |
| Provider | Gale |
| Language(s) | English |
| Login | Log in |
| Where can I use this? | Anywhere with internet |
| Can I use this on my computer? | Yes |
ALERT | Libraries will observe the Independence Day holiday July 3–5, 2026. Most libraries will be closed Friday, July 3.
The following branches will be OPEN on July 3 and closed on July 4: ʻAiea, ʻĀina Haina, Hanapēpē, Hawai‘i Kai, Hilo, Kahului, Kailua-Kona, Kīhei, Liliha, Makawao, McCully-Mōʻiliʻili, Princeville, Thelma Parker, Wahiawā, Waialua, Waimānalo, Waikīkī-Kapahulu, and Waipahu.