In addition to his print-based scholarship in Russian and world history, he has initiated a number of web-based projects intended to broaden and deepen the public's understanding of history, historical writing, and what historians do. These include "New Books in History" (live site = www.newbooksinhistory.com)--a weekly podcast featuring interviews with professional historians; "Mechanical Icon" (live site = www. mechanicalicon.com)--a collection of short 'video essays' on iconic historical photographs; and "The History Genealogy Project (mock-up in development = www.marshalltpoe.com/historygenealogy). Poe uses all these sites in his classes, both as traditional "content" and for student projects (students work on the sites).