History of Latvia: A brief Synopsis - Embassy of Latvia page offers this succinct overview of key events in the Baltic country's history. Focus is mainly on political and economic influences. - http://www.latvia-usa.org/hisoflatbrie.html
Latvian History of Culture in Images - Database contains portraits from the collection of the Latvian National Library and of the Latvian State Historical Archives. - http://www.lnb.lv/retumiprojekts/eng/main.htm
Randburg.com: Latvian History - Describes the influx of populations from the end of the Ice Age around 9000 BC , the pre-Baltic people in the 2nd millenium BC, until the 20th century. Page also discusses the political development, the Latvian language, education, religion, economy, and - http://www.randburg.com/lv/history.html
U. S. Department of State: Latvia - Features general information about the nation's geography, people government, economy, geography, history, politics, and travel information. - http://www.state.gov/www/background_notes/latvia_0997_bgn.html
Latvians.com: The Story of Latvia - A reproduction of "The Story of Latvia - A Historical Survey" by Professor Dr. Arveds Svabe. Chapters begin with the end of the ice age, World War I, Latvian independence, World War II, and the Russian occupation. Published in 1949. - http://www.latvians.com/en/Reading/TheStoryOfLatvia/SoLatvia-00-chap.php
Interview with the Latvian president Vike-Freiberga - Gives information about the president's childhood and later exile to Canada during the second world war. Also, discusses details of her trip back to Latvia in 1988 and speeches that were made in favor of free nation. Page goes on to make a point about s - http://www.cosmopolis.ch/english/politics/62/interview_with_president_vike_freiberga.htm
Latvian Aircraft 1918 - 1940 - A collection of old photos and information about the history of Latvian aviation between the wars. - http://latvianaviation.com
The Latvian Institute: Brief history of Latvia - Gives information about ancient peoples who populated this region before 2000 BC, then the impact of German Christian crusaders during the 12th century, Polish and Swedish rule, Russian dominance and finally liberation. - http://www.li.lv/en/?id=16
The Occupation Museum of Latvia - Created to convey how the nation's citizens were affected during the several occupations that took place between 1940-1991. Page includes photos, description of services and VIP guest list. - http://www.occupationmuseum.lv/