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Historical overview of marine sciences from the bronze age to the 20th century, with images and a timeline.
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Short biographies of Biochemists Marshall Nirenberg, who cracked the genetic code, and Sir Frederick Gowland Hopkins, discoverer of vitamins
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A collection of links covering history of biology.
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Alphabetical list of biologists' and paleontologists' biographies maintained by the University of California Museum of Paleontology.
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Variety of resources for teaching the history of biotechnology, including timelines, biographies, and stories.
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Essay on the interaction of human history, including women's history, and the development of evolution theory.
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Full-text versions of key papers in evolutionary biology from the nineteenth century onwards, with particular emphasis on the work of William Bateson and Darwin's close research associate, George Romanes.
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Miscellany, reference information and research concerning the history of botany.
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Features a historical perspective of the medical and biomedical fields, including useful research links. From the Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm.
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Evolutionary topics and scientists in their historical context - from Museum of Paleontology, UC-Berkeley.
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The International Society for History, Philosophy, and Social Studies of Biology is interdisciplinary. With a journal and a newsletter.
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Describes the life and work of this 17th century Dutch microscopist.
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The 19th century Belgian who explored and horticulturist who specialized in orchids.
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A leading nineteenth century botanist, and close friend of Charles Darwin.
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Devoted to the history of the biological sciences, with additional interest and concern in philosophical and social issues confronting biology. Table of contents, author instructions, and subscription information.
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An informal and incomplete guide to the history of evolutionary biology from about 1800 to about 1950. Its main emphases are on the late 19th century and on paleontology.
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History of Science Society newsletter article, by Garland Allen, 1997.
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Site devoted to the life and work of Robert Hooke, one of the leading scientists of 17th century England, and first Curator of Experiments at the Royal Society.
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Contains information about the English naturalist, including commentaries, full-text of some of his writings, and bibliographies.
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Not just the historical aspects of evolution, but also the evolution of all species.
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Online works by and writings about this British scientist, with well-annotated indices.
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Biographical and research resource about the evolutionary biologist, including a schedule of events, list of publications, and other resources in evolution.
