Conflict History - Interactive Maps of Wars

Conflict History is an interactive map powered with the use of Google Maps (you know it's gotta be good) that holds a massive collection of information and map locations of the major and minor wars and conflicts through out our earth's history.  The interactive map features a timeline at the bottom, with which you can toggle through a wide range of dates from before 900BC to present day.  When you slide through the timeline, dates will populate in the event box and locations will be displayed on the map.  As you select each event or conflict, all other locations and conflict events associated with it are shown below in the event menu as well as indicated on the map (shown below).

This is a great way to bring some contextual value and understanding to major events and wars that happen through out history.

There's more.  Not only can you view battles and conflicts associated with the major war, but the Information icon provides you with a background about the conflict.  You can also browse conflicts and wars in particular areas by sliding the timeline and clicking on the placemarks shown on the map.  Clicking on a placemark will zoom you in to the location.

Note: Glitch.  There is a bit of a glitch with the resolution of the map at times.  If you find that your map becomes pixelated or blurred, simply zoom out one notch on the zoom slider and zoom back in.  Otherwise, you could refresh your browser.

Also, as with any Google Map, you have satellite, hybrid and terrain viewing options at the top right corner.

I found this map resource from a blog I follow that offers some good material especially for US History in Social Studies - US History Teachers Blog.  Check this out; subscribe to it.