The best and latest new sites on the Internet

Updated: Oct 17, 2018

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Issue 7 - Oct 17, 2018 Tweet this

Review Geek
...Tech and gadget review site focused on saving you time
Quotations by Women
...Searchable by topic, by authors name or keyword
Sara VanDerWerf
...Maths related classroom activities, lesson plan ideas, teaching reflections
Stump the Bookseller
...Reconnect people to the books they love but can’t quite remember
Global Fire Weather Database
...Integrates different weather factors influencing the likelihood of a vegetation fire starting and spreading
Liberated Africans
...Dedicated to the many people involved in the effort to abolish the slave trades
SearX
...A privacy-respecting metasearch engine
Qwant
...The search engine that respects your privacy
Peekier
...The most privacy-oriented search engine
The Lonely Palette
...The podcast that returns art history to the masses, one painting at a time
Year in Search 2017
...Google view
100 Best Things to do in Singapore
...Evidence-based content written by experts
Living Composers Directory
...Making the music of Black composers available to everyone
World Political / Physical Maps and Satellite Images
...Examine the map of any region
Worldwide Center of Mathematics
...Research-level mathematicians from the across the globe who lecture in front of live audiences
Hymnary
...A comprehensive index of hymns and hymnals
Wason Selection Task
...Logic puzzle, one of the most famous tasks in the study of deductive reasoning
Quilt Alliance
...Brings together the creative, scholarly, and business worlds of quiltmaking
Van Gogh Museum
...In Amsterdam featuring over 1000 works
Eruptions, Earthquakes, and Emissions
...Time-lapse animation of volcanic eruptions and earthquakes since 1960

Issue 6 - Sep 2, 2018 Tweet this

Points Pointers
...Helping you earn and redeem as many miles and points as possible
Inky Fool
...History and evolution of the English language
Jimmy Barnes
...Hailed by some as Australia's greatest rock singer
Radiooooo
...Listen to a "radio station" in a country and decade of your choosing
Archive.is
...Time capsule for web pages
Moon Views
...Official website of the Lunar Orbiter Image Recovery
ZooScope
...The Animals in Film Archive
Jeffrey's Image Metadata Viewer
...Find data hidden in your photographs
Snake Catcher Victoria
...If you live in an area where snakes live, you must know what to do when you come across one
Aviation 101
...Free online course and proceed at your own pace to learn fundamentals
Maps That Changed Our World
...World Maps at the Library of Congress
Copy Char
...Copy special characters and emojis not on your keyboard
My Abandonware
...Discover rare 80s games and immerse yourself into classics from the 90s
Good Old Games
...2500+ DRM-free games
Midomi
...What's that Song?
NexTag
...Compare Prices before you buy
Encyclopædia Iranica
...Study of Iranian civilization
Reverse Search by Image
...Know more about any photograph with Google Reverse Image Search
Fast
...Internet Speed Test
All Horror
...Horror Movie Database by Horror Fans, for Horror Fans

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Issue 5 - July 20, 2018 Tweet this

Cold Chisel
...Collection of interviews, images, posters, reviews, documentary excerpts and more
Ordinary Philosophy
...Philosophy in the public square and the history of ideas that change the world
Scientific Visualization Studio
...Coolest stories about NASA’s exploration of Earth, the sun, moon, planets and universe
Five Books
...The best books on everything
BBC Sound Effects
...16,016 BBC Sound Effects made available by the BBC in WAV format
Seeing Theory
...A Visual Introduction To Probability And Statistics
Currency Converter
...Currency and cryptocurrencies converter
The Weather Guys
...Steve Ackerman and Jonathan Martin, professors in the UW-Madison department of atmospheric and oceanic sciences
How to Edit PSD Files Online
...Free Photoshop Alternative: Photopea
Seven Things to know about Climate Change
...2018 Webby award for Best Data Visualization
Cooking Class: Fundamental Techniques
...These basic techniques are essential for any cook. Learn all about them here
Cooking for Beginners
...Learn how to cook simple recipes for yourself
Monet was Here
...Featuring Monet's travel-inspired works from over 18 collections
Mr Elementary Math
...Making Math Clear & Simply Fun
Ireland Illustrated
...1680-1860, a database of over 500 images of Ireland
The Chapel Hill Rare Book Blog
...Engaging energetically with the remarkable books at UNC
Nebula Awards
...Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America
Brit Lit Blog
...News and views from the world of British books and publishing
Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial
...Former German Nazi Concentration And Extermination Camp
Toponymy
...Explore toponymy in the United Kingdom

Issue 4 - June 4, 2018 Tweet this

Directors Transactions
...See who's buying and selling shares in their own company
Movie Posters Collection
...From the silent era to the present day
Musical Instruments
...The UK’s largest online collection of historical musical instruments
Gluten Free Project
...Find All Certified Gluten Free Products
The Cinderella Bibliography
...Resources related to the famous fairytale and its many renditions
Respectacle
...The world's online database of high quality used glasses
The Global Jukebox
...Listen to a number of musical recordings organized on a world map
Sheet 2 Site
...Generate a website from Google Sheets
Grammar Bytes!
...Grammar Instruction with Attitude
Emoji Database
...Search for smileys
Ask an Astrobiologist
...Questions to a guest astrobiologist
International Electricity
...Voltage and adapter index by country
Religion in Public
...The Centre for Religion and Public Life
Web Design Museum
...Archive of screenshots from older sites dating back through 1995-2005
Handheld History
...A handheld game console is a small, portable self-contained video game console
Togufu
...Exclusive content about Japan, the Japanese language, and more
The Babbage Engine
...First complete Babbage Engine was completed in London in 2002
Housetry
...The history hiding behind the walls
Trailer Nite
...Non-stop trailer watching
Lingthusiasm
...A podcast that's enthusiastic about linguistics

Issue 3 - Apr 26, 2018 Tweet this

Genealogy's Star
...Some people eat, sleep and chew gum, I do genealogy and write...
Women's Travel Diaries
...Diaries written by British and American women who documented their travels to places around the globe
Kraken
...Free Online Image Optimizer
MedPix
...Medical images, teaching cases, and clinical topics
Bokeh Market
...How much is your photography gear actually worth?
Ancient History Encyclopedia
...Wealth of resources re ancient history, philosophy, classics, and art
HEAD
...A free guide to the head elements
Astronomy Cast
...Fact-based journey through the cosmos via weekly discussions on astronomical topics
Free to Use Sounds
...High-quality free sound effects
Grammarphobia
...Grammar, etymology, usage, and more
The Sporting Statues Project
...Statues of sportsmen and women around the world
Interactive Periodic Table of the Elements
...In Pictures and Words
The Motherboard Guide to Not Getting Hacked
...Answers on how to protect yourself
Natural Disasters
...Rare Footage of Some of the World's Worst Natural Disasters
Plane Crash Info
...Various statitsics, photos and information
Library Link of the Day
...Keeping up to date with the library profession
National Fairground and Circus Archive
...Photo Collection
In Space We Trust
...Interactive timeline and art project
Skydiving Dropzones
...Practical and technical information on dropzones around the world
Ecosia
...Plant trees while you search the web

Issue 2 - Feb 25, 2018 Tweet this

Genealogy's Star
...Some people eat, sleep and chew gum, I do genealogy and write...
Women's Travel Diaries
...Diaries written by British and American women who documented their travels to places around the globe
Kraken
...Free Online Image Optimizer
MedPix
...Medical images, teaching cases, and clinical topics
Bokeh Market
...How much is your photography gear actually worth?
Ancient History Encyclopedia
...Wealth of resources re ancient history, philosophy, classics, and art
HEAD
...A free guide to the head elements
Astronomy Cast
...Fact-based journey through the cosmos via weekly discussions on astronomical topics
Free to Use Sounds
...High-quality free sound effects
Grammarphobia
...Grammar, etymology, usage, and more
The Sporting Statues Project
...Statues of sportsmen and women around the world
Interactive Periodic Table of the Elements
...In Pictures and Words
The Motherboard Guide to Not Getting Hacked
...Answers on how to protect yourself
Natural Disasters
...Rare Footage of Some of the World's Worst Natural Disasters
Plane Crash Info
...Various statitsics, photos and information
Library Link of the Day
...Keeping up to date with the library profession
National Fairground and Circus Archive
...Photo Collection
In Space We Trust
...Interactive timeline and art project
Skydiving Dropzones
...Practical and technical information on dropzones around the world
Ecosia
...Plant trees while you search the web

Issue 1 - Jan 11, 2018 Tweet this

PCjs Machines
...Home of PCx86, the original IBM PC simulation that runs in your web browser
Livingstone Online
...The legacy of Victorian traveller David Livingstone
The Digital Panopticon
...Tracing London Convicts in Britain & Australia, 1780-1925
Math in Real Life
...Short videos about real-life applications of mathematics
Listen Notes
...Search podcasts and episodes
Atlas of Living Australia
...Aggregates biodiversity data from multiple sources
Diverse Book Finder
...Collection of picture books published since 2002
Jewish Warsaw
...Learn about the history of Warsaw through the eyes of historical and contemporary Jewish individuals
Font Space
...Collection of over 33,000 free fonts
Fonts Geek
...Download thousands of high quality fonts for free
Fonts Up ...Search And Download Cool Fonts For Free
Click!
...The Ongoing Feminist Revolution
Bunk History
...Rewiring American History
Hurricanes and Tropical Storms
...Science and history of hurricanes and tropical cyclones
Tiny PNG
...Smart PNG and JPEG compression
Clear Sky Chart
...Intended for amateur astronomers
Captured: Portraits of Crime
...Stories of men, women and children who were incarcerated in NSW gaols from 1870 to 1930
Sophia Project
...Commentaries in the fields of philosophy and ethics
Let's Enhance
...Image upscaling supercharged
Our Saturn Years
...Cassini's epic journey to the ringed planet, told by the people who helped make it happen

Issue 8 - Dec 4, 2017 Tweet this

RevIMG
...Reverse Image Search
Image Raider
...Search by image on Google, Bing, and Yandex
Sydney City Archives
...Archival records created by the City, including photographs and maps
Marilyn Burns Maths Blog
...Instructional ideas, classroom activities, and reflections on teaching
Historic Space Systems
...Spacecraft Exhibits, Simulations, Artifacts and Information
Musical Festivals Database
...British Music Festival Repertoire 1695-1940
Dodge This Security
...An Information Security Blog
Crime Statistics Australia
...Statistics and information on Australian crime and justice issues
A Dose of History
...Medicine, Health, and History
All Our Yesterdays
...A stark reminder of how much Nepal has changed in 50 years
Games Nostalgia
...Dedicated to retrogaming, abandonware and the old good classic games
Bird Note
...Stories about birds, the environment and more
Shutter Dial
...Photography search engine helps you search for images by camera settings
Timeless Treasuries
...Free public repository of Tibetan Buddhist literature
Carnegie Hall
...Performance History Search
English Language & Usage
...Question and answer site for linguists, etymologists, and serious English language enthusiasts
Australian Photo-Review
...This title has been digitised and made fully searchable online
James Mulraine
...Art historian and dealer who concentrates on British art prior to 1830
Anonymster
...VPN reviews
Armstrong Photo Gallery
...Unique research aircraft flown at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center

Issue 7 - Oct 21, 2017 Tweet this

Convict Records of Australia
...British Convict transportation register for convicts transported to Australia between 1787-1867
Spiders & Other Arachnids
...Australian spider finder
Periodic Stats
...Periodic Table showing all the stats and the history of each element
Marine Species Identification Portal
...Information on thousands of different species
Nanotechnology 101
...Imagine something so small that it's a million times smaller than the length of an ant
Bookbug Song and Rhyme Library
...Searchable online catalogue of fun demonstration videos for parents
Religious Change 1450-1700
...Exploring how religion and print challenged authority, upended society, and made the medieval world modern
Women Who Draw
...An open directory of female illustrators
Sad Animal Facts
...Sad but interesting
History of the Earth
...30 Major Events
Distaff
...First and only feminist newspaper published in New Orleans
Short Cut Mania
...Online database of keyboard shortcuts
Chowii
...Search engine for short video recipes
Teaching Tidbits Log
...Maths ideas that you could read on your smartphone or tablet on the way to class
Vin Ransomware
...Hub to know all and everything about Ransomware
NAN PR Wire
...Nigeria News
Starring the Computer
...Dedicated to the use of computers in film and television
New Zealand Palaeotsunami Database
...Scientific records of palaeotsunamis to have affected New Zealand shores
Reader's Digest Jokes
...Looking for funny jokes?
Daily Art Fixx
...A way to share art for education and inspiration

Issue 6 - Aug 25, 2017 Tweet this

Scrabble Dictionary
...Is Your Word An Official Scrabble One?
Sign Language Dictionary
...Provides a short video with each word definition showing how to create it with sign language
Price Jump
...Compare Amazon prices on the go
Marine Science News
...News releases about scientific developments
Poison Help
...This tool can give information about what to do
Harry Houdini Scrapbook Collection
...Playbills, theater programs, clippings, photographs, prints, correspondence etc
NASA Image and Video Library
...Out-of-this-world images, videos and audio files
Internet Arcade
...Web-based library of arcade video games from the 1970s through to the 1990s
Punctuation
...Interested in improving your punctuation?
Ethics
...Metaethics, normative ethics, and applied ethics
Sideways Dictionary
...Using analogies instead of definitions
Superstitions
...All The Bits Of Strange Your Grandparents Lived By & Warned You About
Mt Everest in 3D
...Experience the harrowing trek to the summit of the Earth’s highest mountain
Museum of Obsolete Media
...Current and obsolete physical media formats, including audio, video, film and data storage
Older Workers
...Australia's #1 Job Board for Older Workers
Family Tree Webinars
...Genealogy Education, Where You Are
MAC Address Lookup
...Lookup the manufacturer, location, and more
Seeing Theory
...Seeing Theory visualizes the fundamental concepts of statistics
Anyplace America
...Free US Topo Maps and Places to Visit in the US
Teach Me Anatomy
...Comprehensive anatomy encyclopedia

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