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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Katherine Marshall
In History of science
3 min read
A rediscovered print
A new printing technique was showcased at Burlington House during the Royal Society's 1896…
Virginia Mills
In History of science
6 min read
Underground humour
The 'Mining Chronicle' cartoons of Henry De la Beche FRS are a valuable resource in understanding…
Rupert Baker
In History of science
7 min read
Mystery shelves
What's in the grey boxes in Rare Book Room bay 36? A recent cataloguing project has revealed an…
Jon Bushell
In History of science
5 min read
The Wolfson Foundation and the Royal Society
The Wolfson Foundation's partnership with the Royal Society dates back to 1959, and continues to…
Eloise Barber
In History of science
3 min read
Medals and milestones
Eloise Barber highlights some notable examples from the Royal Society's collection of medals.