World History: Find Primary Sources

Try these methods for finding primary sources from the middle ages.

Option 1: Find an author from the time period

Step 1: Use this resource to identify a major historical figure:

Step 2: Search the person as an author in the library catalog to find documents that they wrote.

Option 2: Search or browse a digital collection 

Step 1: Find a historical event or figure to help you focus your searching.  Keep in mind that the primary sources are not written in modern English, so you may have to experiment with your search terms.

Step 2: Search your historical figure or event in one of these digital collections. You may also browse if you are feeling adventurous.

Try these methods for finding primary sources.

Option 1: Search or browse a digital collection 

Option 2: Find authors from the time period

Step 1: Identify a historical figure from the ancient world.

Step 2: Conduct an author search in the Library Catalog to find documents written by your historical figure:

Option 3: Search for images, art, or antiquities from ancient history.

Try these methods for finding primary sources:

Option 1: Search or browse a digital collection: 

Option 2: Find authors from the time period

Step 1: Identify a historical figure from the time period:

Step 2: Search the person as an author in the Library Catalog to find documents that they wrote:

Option 3: Search for images, art, or antiquities from ancient history:

Newspapers & Periodicals

Other Primary Source Collections