List of encyclopedias

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List of encyclopedias

This is a list of active encyclopedias written in the English language. Most of these are available online. Some also have print editions.

General reference[edit]

  • The Canadian Encyclopedia - English, French; General interest (original content of the hard copy Canadian Encyclopedia); Free
  • Citizendium - English; General interest, wiki; Free
  • Columbia Encyclopedia - English; General interest; Free
  • Conservapedia - English; American conservative and Christian interests; Free
  • Digital Universe - English; Collection of articles on educational, cultural, and scientific topics; Free
  • Encyc - English; General interest, with an emphasis on readability; Free
  • Encyclopaedia Britannica - English; General interest; Limited free access and features, subscription for full access
  • Everipedia - English; General interest; Content generation model based on blockchain and revenue sharing
  • Everything2 - English; General interest, users can submit articles on the topic of essentially anything; Free
  • Scholarpedia - English; Articles are written by scholars and peer-reviewed for accuracy; Free
  • Vikidia - English, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish; Articles designed for children ages 8–13; Free
  • Wikipedia - Various languages; General interest, wiki; Free
  • World Book Encyclopedia - English; General interest; Subscription

Biography[edit]

  • Australian Dictionary of Biography - English; Entries on notable Australians who have died; Free
  • Dictionary of Canadian Biography - English, French; Entries on notable Canadians; Free
  • Dictionary of Irish Architects - English; Biographical information on Irish architects from 1720 to 1940; Free
  • Oxford Dictionary of National Biography - English; Comprehensive 66-volume reference work on notable figures from British history; Subscription
  • Dictionary of New Zealand Biography; English, Māori; Entries on notable New Zealanders who have died; Free

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