Covers the development of science within a regional, topical, social or political context. Many scientific discoveries were influenced or hindered by the political and cultural climate of the times.
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Timeline of the history of science and technology from 20,000 BC to 1800.
Women's contributions to Science, from Antiquity to the Nineteenth Century.
Comprehensive library of imagery, symbols, music, alchemical texts and commentary. Includes course material in practical alchemy, bibliography, and modern day resources.
Learn about the scientists of ancient Greece, what they have contributed to science, and information about their background.
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.
A science museum in Ireland devoted to the astronomical, engineering botantical and photographical work of the Parsons family.
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.
History and FAQs of various calendars, including Julian, Gregorian, Jewish, Islamic, Chinese, and Mayan. Astronomy, years, months, and days of the week.
Daily articles about diverse facts, ideas and events from the past, present, or (anticipated) future.
Archives of messages and supporting materials from this professional discussion group on the history and theory of the historical sciences.
History from Benjamin Franklin to the present. U.S. law and practice. Worldwide time change dates.
Online database of medieval and Renaissance scientific instruments made before 1600 A.D. held at four European museums.
Documents the historical formation and cultural foundations of the movement to conserve and protect America's natural heritage.
On the historical interactions of science and religion. (From PBS.)
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 Childhood and Youth
Long list of internet resources in the field of the history of science.
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.
Virtual guide which includes article archives, bibliography, journals, institutiona and news.
Complete text of the 1896 classic by Andrew Dickson White.
The museum and web site are particularly rich resources for the life and work of Galileo.
Promote serious, scholarly research on the history of the philosophy of science. Includes news and events.
Information on the organization, together with a links page and listings of upcoming conferences.
Links to documents and Web resources pertaining to the history of science including original texts from great scientific thinkers.
Primary sourcebook intended to serve the needs of teachers and students in college survey courses in modern European history and American history.
Focus on chemistry, botany and medicine with overviews in other areas.
Virtual museum of microscopes, ranging from the earliest 16th century European instruments to modern microscopes from around the world.
Library catalog, image library, and numerous virtual exhibits available online.
Historical review of the Muslim contribution to humanity and Islamic Civilization. Gives biographies of scientists and describes their contributions and influence on European thought and discoveries.
Biographies and Nobel Lectures of the prizewinners, from the Nobel Foundation.
Foster documentation, preservation, and interpretation of the history of the National Institutes of Health. Features online exhibits, education, and historical resources.
Reviews, by Danny Yee, of a range of books on the history of science, mostly popular titles.
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.
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.
Carl Kellner founded what was named the Optical Institute in Wetzlar Germany in 1849. By 1851 he employed twelve workmen and was producing his first microscopes.
Memorializes births and deaths of famous and not so famous scientists of the past, and other events in science history. Searchable.
Science in the 19th century. Overview plus much specific information on themes, disciplines, and individuals.
Daily articles about diverse facts, ideas and events from the past, present, or (anticipated) future.
Women's contributions to Science, from Antiquity to the Nineteenth Century.
Science in the 19th century. Overview plus much specific information on themes, disciplines, and individuals.
Long list of internet resources in the field of the history of science.
The museum and web site are particularly rich resources for the life and work of Galileo.
Information on the organization, together with a links page and listings of upcoming conferences.
Promote serious, scholarly research on the history of the philosophy of science. Includes news and events.
Links to documents and Web resources pertaining to the history of science including original texts from great scientific thinkers.
Primary sourcebook intended to serve the needs of teachers and students in college survey courses in modern European history and American history.
History of Childhood and Youth
Library catalog, image library, and numerous virtual exhibits available online.
Online database of medieval and Renaissance scientific instruments made before 1600 A.D. held at four European museums.
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.
Comprehensive library of imagery, symbols, music, alchemical texts and commentary. Includes course material in practical alchemy, bibliography, and modern day resources.
History from Benjamin Franklin to the present. U.S. law and practice. Worldwide time change dates.
Timeline of the history of science and technology from 20,000 BC to 1800.
Carl Kellner founded what was named the Optical Institute in Wetzlar Germany in 1849. By 1851 he employed twelve workmen and was producing his first microscopes.
A science museum in Ireland devoted to the astronomical, engineering botantical and photographical work of the Parsons family.
Independent book publisher specializing in history of mathematics and history of science. Includes information on ordering, books available, and how to contact them.
History and FAQs of various calendars, including Julian, Gregorian, Jewish, Islamic, Chinese, and Mayan. Astronomy, years, months, and days of the week.
On the historical interactions of science and religion. (From PBS.)
Historical review of the Muslim contribution to humanity and Islamic Civilization. Gives biographies of scientists and describes their contributions and influence on European thought and discoveries.
Biographies and Nobel Lectures of the prizewinners, from the Nobel Foundation.
Virtual guide which includes article archives, bibliography, journals, institutiona and news.
Learn about the scientists of ancient Greece, what they have contributed to science, and information about their background.
Foster documentation, preservation, and interpretation of the history of the National Institutes of Health. Features online exhibits, education, and historical resources.
Complete text of the 1896 classic by Andrew Dickson White.
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.
Focus on chemistry, botany and medicine with overviews in other areas.
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.
Virtual museum of microscopes, ranging from the earliest 16th century European instruments to modern microscopes from around the world.
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.
Archives of messages and supporting materials from this professional discussion group on the history and theory of the historical sciences.
Reviews, by Danny Yee, of a range of books on the history of science, mostly popular titles.
Memorializes births and deaths of famous and not so famous scientists of the past, and other events in science history. Searchable.
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.
Documents the historical formation and cultural foundations of the movement to conserve and protect America's natural heritage.
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