» 19th Century Scientific American
Though very different from today's Scientific American Magazine, the articles of the 19th Century Scientific American is a nice read for students of this period.
» A Science Odyssey
Presents the people and the discoveries of 20th century science and technology in a variety of accessible, and interactive Web features. Based on the PBS television series.
» Ancient Greece: Science and Technology
Discusses early inventions, such as calculating devices, machines using gears, steam engines, war technology, and town planning. Some mathematicians included are Thales, Pythagoras, Euclid, Archimedes, and Appolonius. Some topical concepts covered
» Australian Science Archives Project - ASAPWeb
Aims to improve access to Australia's scientific, technological and medical heritage by helping to preserve records and artifacts and communicating the existence of this heritage to a wide audience. Includes scientist biographies.
» Britain and the Rise of Science
Lisa Jardine investigates the origins of the commitment to science as the firm basis for Britain's success in commerce and industry. From the BBC.
» Calendars Through the Ages
History and FAQs of various calendars, including Julian, Gregorian, Jewish, Islamic, Chinese, and Mayan. Astronomy, years, months, and days of the week.
» Darwin-L Archives on the Historical Sciences
Archives of messages and supporting materials from this professional discussion group on the history and theory of the historical sciences.
» Events in Science, Mathematics and Technology
Neil Brandt's timeline covers historic highlights from classical mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, astronomy, cosmology, mathematics, and technology.
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» From Antiquity to Einstein
Lecture notes from Jose Wudka of the University of California, Riverside. Page includes definitions and examples of early uses of scientific method, large numbers, early cosmology, Newtonioan laws, electricity, magnetism, waves versus pariticles, and lig
» Green Lion Press
Independent book publisher specializing in history of mathematics and history of science. Includes information on ordering, books available, and how to contact them.
» History of Evolutionary Thought
A timeline with information on major contributors to biology, geology, and paleontology from Aristotle up to the 20th century. From the UC Berkeley Museum of Paleontology.
» History of Science and Technology
A timeline of the history of science that can be organized by either date, or alphabetically by scientist's name, with (very) basic data and some links. Also provides a list of popularizing books on the subject.
» History of Science in the United States
Bibliographies of reference and other works, including original sources, and an indexed chronology of American science 1790-1910.
» History of the Physical Sciences in India
Essay outlining developments in the study of physics and chemistry in India. Lists some of the early atomic theories, as well as insights gathered in the fields of astronomy, optics, sound, and other branches of physics.
» In Our Time: Science Archive
BBC Radio 4 series in which Sir Melvyn Bragg discusses a topic in the history of ideas with a trio of experts. This page indexes the discussions on science, both historical and contemporary, for online listening.
» Internet History of Science Sourcebook
Links to documents and Web resources pertaining to the history of science including original texts from great scientific thinkers.
» Museum of Microscopy
Virtual museum of microscopes, ranging from the earliest 16th century European instruments to modern microscopes from around the world.
» Office of NIH History
Foster documentation, preservation, and interpretation of the history of the National Institutes of Health. Features online exhibits, education, and historical resources.
» Science Timeline
A chronology from the 7th millennium BC to the present day, with brief explanations of events in the history of western natural philosophy and sciences.
» Science and Engineering Indicators 2004
Report by the National Science Board and National Science Foundation on U.S. science and technology, including education and research and development, from World War II to the end of the 20th century.
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» Technology and Culture
A quarterly scholarly journal dedicated to the historical study of technology in its relationships with society and culture. Index and current issue table of contents.
» The Alchemy Web Site
Comprehensive library of imagery, symbols, music, alchemical texts and commentary. Includes course material in practical alchemy, bibliography, and modern day resources.
» The Cosmic Elk
Articles, and books on science, history and the history of science, including the history of astronomy, Tudor history and the history of Siberia.
» Today in Science History
Memorializes births and deaths of famous and not so famous scientists of the past, and other events in science history. Searchable.
