Ancient (BCE-40 CE)

This website includes a number of useful biographies of key thinkers in the development of evolutionary theory. It also includes a few links to full-text on-line works by Charles Darwin. Exhibits on early dinosaur discoveries and systematics are interesting if not illuminating. Newcomers to this subject will find the biographies useful. Experts on evolution, however, will find other sites on evolution to be more rewarding.

Introductory essay tracing the history of prosthesis from ancient times to the present.

This text only, one-page site provides a helpful compendium of links to Web materials on prominent women in the history of medicine, nursing and related fields. The site includes women from as early as the eleventh century, and there are over 60 entries. Several of the most famous women, such as Florence Nightingale and Clara Barton have a half-dozen or more sites listed. At the bottom of the page are a few links to other sites on women in the history of health and medicine. There are no images or biographical material on this site, just links.

The Karolinska Institute's History of Biomedicine web site is a massive list of links grouped according to period, region and field. Researchers will find multiple links to texts, essays and exhibits in: History of Diseases, General Museums, Libraries & Special Collections, Indigenous Cultures, Mesopotamian Medicine, Ancient Egyptian Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Traditional Indian Medicine, Classical Islamic Biomedicine, and in Western Biomedicine for the Ancient, Medieval, Early Modern and Modern Periods. Researchers can also learn more about the Karolinska Instutute and Library and will find links to other helpful resources in the history of medicine.

This text only, one-page site provides list of links to Web materials on prominent women in the history of astronomy. The list has over 30 entries, with many of these women born before the twentieth century. At the bottom of the page is one link to another site on the history of astronomy. There are no images or biographical material on this site, just links.

Part of the University of Manitoba's History of Medicine program, this site provides a brief overview of the history of fatalities associated with childbearing.

Great place to begin research about the history of Chinese medicine. It includes a directory of scholars around the world who study the history, anthropology, or sociology of Chinese medicine, with contact information, as well as a listing of related libraries and institutions, bibliographies and syllabi, and links to online resources.

The History of Science Society is the largest American organization focusing on the history of science. The Society's website has many features of interest for members, prospective members and the general public. There are sections of the site that list current research, publications, meetings of note, and a full array of information about the organization, its leadership and members. The Guide to the History of Science is a searchable database with entries on institutions, associations and publications, as well as the names and information for nearly 5,000 practitioners of history and philosophy of science. In addition, there is a section with regularly updated information about the Society's annual meeting, which takes place in November. Visitors can sign up to be a member of the Society or renew their membership online. A list of employment opportunities in the history of science, as well as a list of grants and awards, are helpful for professionals in the field. Also helpful for these professionals are a set of materials to aid in the teaching of the history of science. Some parts of the site, such as the Research Libraries Group's History of Science and Technology Database (of printed materials), are only accessible to members.

An excellent starting point for researches interested in the history of chemistry. The site contains catalogs for the documentary and image archives, oral history collection, and special exhibits of the Chemical Heritage Foundation. The site also offers biographical and historical capsules, organized by subject, which can be accessed through interactive portraits and timelines. Additionally, several of the Foundation's exhibits are presented online on subjects such as women in chemistry and a pictorial exhibit of early batteries. The Chronology of Chemical Information Science presents a comprehensive timeline tracing how communication about chemistry has changed over time. There are also a number of educational tools and sites for younger students. An excellent and comprehensive site for discovering historical aspects of chemistry.