Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Forced Crossings
The Atlantic slave trade was the largest forced migration of people in history. A view into the world of the slave ships with accompanying photos of artifacts and documents are included in this exhibit.
Other
Rothman and Burdumy: Trans Atlantic Slave Trade Visualization
Time-lapsed heatmap visualization of the Trans Atlantic Slave Trade. Data from Transatlantic Slave Trade Database mapped in a three-part depiction of voyages, ship disembarkment location and ship arrival location in the Americas.
PBS
Pbs: Cet: Africans in America: The Middle Passage
This website contains pictures and descriptions of the Middle Passage voyage. Click on Teacher's Guide for teacher resources.
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Digital History
Digital History: The Slave Trade [Pdf]
Read Olaudah Equiano's account of being captured in his village in Africa, and placed on a slave ship to be taken to America. He describes the middle passage of the triangular trade route, as well as the leg from Europe to Africa. [pdf]
Ohio State University
Osu History Teaching Institute: Slave Ships
After analyzing the engraving and accompanying text, learners will discuss the point of view of the resources using a compare and contrast diagram.
BBC
Bbc: Simon Schama's Power of Art: Turner
From the BBC's documentary series "Simon Schama's Power of Art," find a synopsis of the broadcast on the English master J. M. W. Turner.