Science and Technology
Resources on scientific discoveries, inventions and the technology people used at different points in history.
A Corruption of European History - Buache's Map of 1739
Recent books have popularized the idea of an advanced ancient civilisation but, in places, these flawed works are undermining real Europeans' achievements. Your Guide examines one case, the French cartographer Philippe Buache.
Recent books have popularized the idea of an advanced ancient civilisation but, in places, these flawed works are undermining real Europeans' achievements. Your Guide examines one case, the French cartographer Philippe Buache.
The Introduction and Adoption of the Gregorian Calendar
In 1582 Pope Gregory XIII introduced, what was in practice, a minor set of reforms to the Julian calendar. In doing so, he further divided the date keeping of modern Europe for over 300 years. Your Guide explains all...
In 1582 Pope Gregory XIII introduced, what was in practice, a minor set of reforms to the Julian calendar. In doing so, he further divided the date keeping of modern Europe for over 300 years. Your Guide explains all...
Women in Science
This timeline of 'Women in Science and Technology' is a fine list of other notable women scientists.
This timeline of 'Women in Science and Technology' is a fine list of other notable women scientists.
Inventors of the Industrial Revolution
Short summaries on a large range of inventors who worked during the Industrial Revolution, and beyond. This link takes you to the 'Technology' section, but the navigation bar at the top of the page leads to other fields, including agriculture, transport and steam.
Short summaries on a large range of inventors who worked during the Industrial Revolution, and beyond. This link takes you to the 'Technology' section, but the navigation bar at the top of the page leads to other fields, including agriculture, transport and steam.
The Scientific Revolution
Written by Gerhard Rempel, this essay introduces the so-called 'Scientific Revolution' of the 16th and 17th centuries.
Written by Gerhard Rempel, this essay introduces the so-called 'Scientific Revolution' of the 16th and 17th centuries.