History

Haymarket Monument Haymarket Monument- The massacre, the martyrs and the monument. The Haymarket Massacre Archive The Haymarket Massacre Archive- A mix of links, historic documents, and original essays on the events and the people involved. Includes image gallery and bibliography. Giambattista della Porta Giambattista della Porta- Biography, portrait and references. Wikipedia: Giambattista della Porta Wikipedia: Giambattista della Porta- Biography, works, references and further reading. Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Hippocrates Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Hippocrates- Article by Michael Boylan on this key figure in ancient medicine and later writers within the Hippocratic tradition. Includes bri… Hippocrates - Works Hippocrates - Works- Early writings by the ancient physician, translated by Francis Adams. Part of the University of Adelaide Library Electronic Texts Collection Wikipedia: Hippocrates Wikipedia: Hippocrates- The writings and works of the father of medicine. Cool Canada: Norman Bethune (1890-1939) Cool Canada: Norman Bethune (1890-1939)- A short biography of this Chinese hero, born in Canada. Includes a photo and a self-portrait. CM Magazine: The Mind of Norman Bethune CM Magazine: The Mind of Norman Bethune- Review of this book by Roderick Stewart, published in 2002. CM Magazine: Norman Bethune: A Life of Passionate Conviction. (The Quest Library, 1). CM Magazine: Norman Bethune: A Life of Passionate Conviction. (The Quest Library, 1).- Review of this book by John Wilson, published in 1999. Bethune Memorial House National Historic Site of Canada Bethune Memorial House National Historic Site of Canada- Detailed biography of Norman Bethune, including several historic photographies. Norman Bethune (1890-1939) Norman Bethune (1890-1939)- Few tabulated notes on his life and work. The Westinghouse World The Westinghouse World- Illustrated article on the companies, the people, and the places. Lives of Boulton and Watt Lives of Boulton and Watt- Facsimile of Samuel Smiles 1865 book which also includes a history of the invention and introduction of the steam engine. James Watt: Dynamic Power for Living James Watt: Dynamic Power for Living- An article for the Deep Cove Crier by the Reverend Ed Hird . James Watt - 1736 - 1819 James Watt - 1736 - 1819- Biography with photographs, diagrams and animations of his double acting engine. [English, Italian] Trevithick, Richard Trevithick, Richard- Describes the inventor's successes and failures in applying practical uses for a steam powered engine. The Trevithick Society The Trevithick Society- Encourages interest in Cornish industrial archaeology through lectures, outings and other meetings and by publishing the results of individual research thr… Wikipedia: Thomas Telford Wikipedia: Thomas Telford- Biography, portrait, works, related links, and bibliography. Project Gutenberg: The Life of Thomas Telford by Smiles Project Gutenberg: The Life of Thomas Telford by Smiles- Online text describes the history of road building and masonry in early Scotland and England. Features biographical inform… Frank Pope Frank Pope- Substantive biography of this 19th century telegraph and electrical engineer. One time business partner of Thomas Edison. Modern Practice of the Electric Telegraph Modern Practice of the Electric Telegraph- Full text of Pope's book published in 1871. William Murdock William Murdock- Biography with portrait and related links . From Spartacus Educational . The Life of Samuel F. B. Morse The Life of Samuel F. B. Morse- Facsimile of Samuel Irenæus Prime's 1875 book. Signature of the Father Signature of the Father- Gives a detailed account of the last telegraph message sent by Samuel Morse during a tribute in his honor in New York City, June 10, 1871. Samuel F. B. Morse Papers at the Library of Congress Samuel F. B. Morse Papers at the Library of Congress- Images of highlights from this large collection, family tree, life chronology, and articles about the invention of the telegr… Bell did not invent telephone, US rules Bell did not invent telephone, US rules- The Guardian story by Rory Carroll, based on a story in the newspaper La Repubblica. Guglielmo Marconi Guglielmo Marconi- Lively account of Marconi's life, with a focus on the first wireless message across the Atlantic. From the First Electronic Church of America. Marconi - 1901-2001 Centenary Marconi - 1901-2001 Centenary- Details from the Marconi company of the celebrations marking the centenary year of the first transatlantic wireless signal. Simon Lake Simon Lake- Inventor of the modern submarine. Page includes diagrams of Lake subs and a comparison chart with Holland boats. Based on the archives of the Simon Lake Library and Mu… Simon Lake and His Submarines Simon Lake and His Submarines- Biography and related links. Includes drawing of the Argonaut and photographs of early submarines. Heron of Alexandria by Michael Lahanas Heron of Alexandria by Michael Lahanas- Features inventions, biography and science. Includes links, photos, articles, list of his books and detailed descriptions. Mathworld - Heron's Formula Mathworld - Heron's Formula- An important theorem in plane geometry. Describes it in detail while relating other formulas. Heron of Alexandria (ca. 75 AD) Heron of Alexandria (ca. 75 AD)- Greek mathematician who was mainly interested in practical studies in mechanics and engineering, best known for Heron's Formula. Heron of Alexandria Heron of Alexandria- Features biography with references and links. American Sound Archives American Sound Archives- Working to archive, preserve, and restore early sound recordings from the Studios of the Thomas A. Edison Company. Inventing Entertainment Inventing Entertainment- Devoted to the early motion pictures and sound recordings of the Edison Companies; includes overviews by genre and chronology, descriptions of the technol… Thomas A. Edison in Menlo Park Thomas A. Edison in Menlo Park- Maps, local references, photographs, and excerpts from a local history book regarding Edison's activities in Menlo Park, New Jersey. Thomas Alva Edison's Boyhood Thomas Alva Edison's Boyhood- Articles about his early life in Port Huron, Michigan and his boyhood home. Thomas A. Edison Papers Thomas A. Edison Papers- A documentary editing project at Rutgers University seeking to publish the inventor's papers online. Includes patents, clipings, and ntoes, as well as bib… Edison After Forty Edison After Forty- A Smithsonian photo-album providing a look into the latter half of the life of inventor Thomas Edison. The American Experience: Edison's Miracle of LIght The American Experience: Edison's Miracle of LIght- PBS special about the life and inventions; complete program transcription provided as well as film synopsis, timeline, image ga… Sir Henry Bessemer Sir Henry Bessemer- Text of the Bessemer Centenary Lecture, delivered at the Royal Institution, London, on Tuesday, 15th May, 1956, by James Mitchell, C.B.E. Sir Henry Bessemer - English Inventor & Engineer Sir Henry Bessemer - English Inventor & Engineer- Short biography with portrait and related links . Henry Bessemer, Man of Steel Henry Bessemer, Man of Steel- Article by Adam Harte Davis exploring the ingenuity of Bessemer . Alexander Graham Bell's Path to the Telephone Alexander Graham Bell's Path to the Telephone- Details of the work involved, historical references illuminating likely mental models, diagrams of work. Alexander Graham Bell Family Papers Alexander Graham Bell Family Papers- Online collection of his papers from Library of Congress. Bell Homestead Bell Homestead- Museum that showcases the invention of the telephone. Provides details on history, location, membership, and tours. More About Bell More About Bell- Article discusses his early life and his ideas about transmitting speech electrically. E. H. Armstrong E. H. Armstrong- Biography and collection of interesting Armstrong documents and artifacts.