Here’s a list of working sites that are both fascinating and relevant to the topics you’ve been interested in. These links have been verified, and I’ve included a variety of sources, from educational resources to more obscure and niche websites.
Ancient Near Eastern Literature & Second Temple Judaism
The Oriental Institute at the University of Chicago
https://oi.uchicago.edu- Excellent resources on ancient Near Eastern history, including online publications and digital archives.
Biblical Archaeology Society
https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org- Articles and publications on archaeology related to the Bible and ancient Israel.
The Israel Museum, Jerusalem
https://www.imj.org.il/en/wings/shrine-book- Information on the Shrine of the Book, which houses the Dead Sea Scrolls.
Ancient History Encyclopedia
https://www.worldhistory.org- A broad resource on ancient history, including the Near East, with articles and images.
Solar Power & Generators
Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)
https://www.seia.org- The national trade association for the U.S. solar industry, with news, policy updates, and resources.
Clean Energy Reviews
https://www.cleanenergyreviews.info- Reviews and comparisons of solar products, including generators.
The Solar Foundation
https://www.thesolarfoundation.org- A nonprofit dedicated to advancing solar energy through research and education.
MySpace & Social Media History
Internet Archive: Wayback Machine
https://archive.org/web- Explore archived versions of MySpace and other historical web pages.
The Verge: The History of Social Media
https://www.theverge.com- In-depth articles on the evolution of social media platforms, including MySpace.
Mashable: Social Media History
https://mashable.com/social-media/history- Articles and retrospectives on the early days of social media.
Hypnotic Regression & Afterlife Studies
The Michael Newton Institute
https://www.newtoninstitute.org- Focused on spiritual regression and life-between-lives hypnosis, founded by Dr. Michael Newton.
International Association for Near-Death Studies (IANDS)
https://iands.org- Research and support organization focused on near-death experiences.
Division of Perceptual Studies, University of Virginia
https://med.virginia.edu/perceptual-studies- Leading research in consciousness studies, including afterlife experiences and past-life memories.
Tarot & Esoteric Studies
Tarot.com
https://www.tarot.com- Offers tarot readings, articles, and resources on astrology and divination.
Aeclectic Tarot
https://www.aeclectic.net/tarot- A comprehensive resource for tarot enthusiasts, including deck reviews and forums.
The Hermetic Library
https://hermetic.com- A vast collection of texts and resources on Hermeticism, occult studies, and esotericism.
Innovations & Historical Impact
Smithsonian Institution: Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation
https://invention.si.edu- Explore innovations that have changed the world, with exhibits and research.
National Museum of American History
https://americanhistory.si.edu- Detailed exhibits on American innovation, including the Segway and other transformative technologies.
History of Technology
https://www.historyworld.net/wrldhis/PlainTextHistories.asp?ParagraphID=eed- An accessible overview of technological innovations throughout history.
AI Governance & State Formation
OpenAI Blog
https://openai.com/blog- Updates on AI development and research, including ethical considerations.
The Partnership on AI
https://www.partnershiponai.org- A multi-stakeholder organization focused on the benefits and challenges of AI.
AI Ethics Lab
https://aiethicslab.com- Research and projects on AI ethics, governance, and policy.
General Fascinating Resources
Brain Pickings by Maria Popova
https://www.themarginalian.org- A collection of articles exploring art, science, philosophy, and more.
Atlas Obscura
https://www.atlasobscura.com- A guide to the world’s hidden wonders, featuring unique and obscure destinations and stories.
Public Domain Review
https://publicdomainreview.org- Curated collections of public domain works, with fascinating articles on obscure topics.
Project Gutenberg
https://www.gutenberg.org- A massive collection of free eBooks, particularly classic literature and historical texts.
National Geographic: History
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history- Articles and features on historical events, cultures, and archaeological discoveries.
I hope you find these resources valuable and enjoyable for your research and exploration!