History of science resources
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91TV supports activities in the history of science and related disciplines by making available resources and funding, by celebrating history through awards, and in hosting public events. On this page you will find a wide range of online resources related to the history of science, to aid remote research, to explain, and to inspire. Find information catalogues, full text manuscripts and books, and interpretative material here.
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Turning the pages
Leaf through digital replicas of some of our treasures.
The Wolfson Foundation archive
Read a collection of stories and documents from the Wolfson Foundation's archive.
People of Science
Brian Cox interviews David Attenborough, Venki Ramakrishnan, and other leading scientists.
Wilkins-Bernal-Medawar Medal and Lecture
This prize lecture is given on a subject relating to the history of science, philosophy of science…
The Lisa Jardine Grant Scheme
Travel grants to support archival research and career development in interdisciplinary studies.
History of scientific journals
360 years of scientific publishing.
History of science blog posts
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Vida Milovanovic
In History of science
5 min read
Astronomical reunion
Vida Milovanovic never dreamed she would be marking this year’s solar eclipse with the return of a…
Nicole Salomone
In History of science
5 min read
Mortar man
Royal Society Lisa Jardine Grant recipient Nicole Salomone tells the story of Captain George…
Rupert Baker
In History of science
5 min read
Twelfth man
Eleven of the twelve Founder Fellows of the Royal Society signed the Charter Book - but who missed…
Keith Moore
In History of science
4 min read
Harmless drudges
Newly-catalogued archives at the Royal Society link Thomas Pennant, Dr Johnson and Sir John…
Ainsley Vinall
In History of science
5 min read
Snakes and leaders
Ainsley Vinall examines the symbolism behind a late portrait of Isaac Newton in the collections of…