History, digitized

A partnership of various libraries from around the world, including the U.S. Library of Congress, has put together something called the World Digital Library.

It appears to be in its infancy stages, but includes digital versions of some of mankind's earliest writings, as well as old maps, historic pictures and works of art.

Abraham Lincoln cannot be photographed. Click to enlarge.

Allan Pinkerton, President Abraham Lincoln and Major General John A. McClernand at Sharpsburg/Antietam.

You should also go see this map, made in 1554.