ABOUT DAILY LIFE THROUGH HISTORY

Daily Life Through History offers a detailed portrayal of what life was like for ordinary people in different cultures throughout history.  Each section gives a chronological overview of the most important developments during that period.  It then goes into detail about daily life in that period, including work, marriage, childbirth, childhood, religion, and more.

Each section also contains links to websites with additional information.  For teachers, each section has a Lesson Plan, complete with suggested subject areas, grade levels, objectives, and activities.  There's also an Image Gallery with relevant pictures.

ACCESSING DAILY LIFE THROUGH HISTORY

In order to access this database from off-campus, you will need an NCLIVE username and password.  You can obtain them by either visiting the library in person, calling us at (252) 638-7272, or e-mailing the library at libraryc@cravencc.edu.  You must be currently enrolled at CCC and have a valid library card with OUR library.  If you call or e-mail, please be prepared to give us your library card number.

SEARCHING DAILY LIFE THROUGH HISTORY

The front page is arranged by historical period.  When you find the period closest to the topic you're researching, click on it. 

At the top of the page, you'll see a Search button. 

This will take you to a search box where you can enter your topic.  You can also limit your search to a particular topic in that period by placing a check mark next to the topic.

PRINTING, E-MAILING OR SAVING

Users can print each section by clicking on the Print icon.  They can save each section by going to their browser's toolbar and clicking File-Save As.  They can not e-mail articles at this time.

CITING ARTICLES

Each article contains a citation at the bottom of the page.

These are the basics of using Daily Life Through History.  If you have any questions that were not answered here, call 252-638-7272 or e-mail: libraryc@cravencc.edu.  We'll be glad to answer them.