Web Directory : Science : Science History
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19th Century Scientific American
Though very different from todays Scientific American Magazine, the articles of the 19th Century Scientific American is a nice read for students of this period.
http://www.history.rochester.edu/Scientific_American
A and B Scott Science History
History of development of atomic theory and periodic table; links from each scientist named to primary sources and more extensive biographical material.
http://members.optusnet.com.au/scottsofta
A Brief History of Algebra and Computing
By Oxford professor, Jonathan Bowen. Discusses origins in ancient Greece, Arabia and England, analytical machines, boolean algebra, and recent developments in the field.
http://vmoc.museophile.org/algebra
A Concise History of Thermodynamics
Excerpt from a biography of Gibbs, and a translation of Carnot's 1824 paper.
http://www.thermohistory.com
A History of Dinosaur Hunting
Dinosaur hunters and their discoveries, from Gideon Mantell and the changing shape of the Iguanodon to the present day
http://www.dinohunters.com
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.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso
A Victorian Renaissance Man: John Obadiah Westwood
Exhibits materials about the life and work of a prolific nineteenth-century entomologist, archaeologist, and biological illustrator.
http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/archives/exhibits/westwood
A World Of Communication
All about the history, status, and future of communications technology.
http://library.thinkquest.org/26890
AAPT Committee on the History and Philosophy of Physics
The Committee on the History and Philosophy of Physics (CHPP) is an AAPT committee working toward the preservation and deepening of a historical perspective in physics education at all levels.
http://planck.phys.uwosh.edu/hpp
About Daylight Saving Time
History from Benjamin Franklin to the present. U.S. law and practice. Worldwide time change dates.
http://webexhibits.org/daylightsaving
Adventure Science Center
Current program listings for the science museum and the Sudekum Planetarium, along with information on hours and admission fees. Nashville, Tennessee.
http://www.adventuresci.com
Agricultural History Society
Organization and conference information.
http://agriculturalhistory.ualr.edu
Alchemist's Corner
Covers computational chemistry and some history of chemistry.
http://www.geocities.com/alchemistrial
Alex Peck Antique Scientifica
Sells antique medical, surgical, dental, and Civil War medical related artifacts. Online illustrated catalogue and archive of sold items.
http://antiquescientifica.com
American Academy of Medieval Historians of Medieval Spain
A membership organization of scholars interested in medieval Iberia, founded in 1974. An affiliate of the American Historical Association.
http://www.uca.edu/aarhms
American Psychological Association Division 26 (History of Psychology).
Official site of the APA. Includes contact information for committee members, list of fellows, and selected links.
http://www.psych.yorku.ca/orgs/apa26
Ancient Math Papers Restored
Thanks to new imaging technology, part of the remains of a private library, owned by Roman statesman and Julius Caesar's father-in-law, may now be read. These papers were original discovered in 1752 in the town of Herculaneum.
http://plus.maths.org/issue14/news/papyri
Ancient Medicine/Medicina Antiqua
Chronicles the practice of Medicine in the Greek and Roman eras, with translations of works by Hippocrates and Galen as well as essays, bibliographies, mailing lists, and othe resources.
http://www.medicinaantiqua.org.uk/Medant
Antique Brass Microscopes Wanted
Allan Wissner buys antique brass microscopes and microscope accessories including: microscope oil lamps, prepared slides, and slide cabinets. Other types of old medical and scientific instruments also wanted. Site includes articles on early microscopes.
http://users.bestweb.net/~wissner
Antique Spectacles
Provides information on antique spectacles, eyeglasses, monocles, pince nez and lorgnettes. Also includes a virtual spectacles museum.
http://www.antiquespectacles.co.uk
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