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This category covers general sites for the history of engineering and technology. For history of specific technologies, see under that specific heading.

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• 1881 Knight's American Mechanical Dictionary Features snapshot images from a late 19th century book of terms for mechanical devices. Illustrates the state of technology during that era. Includes photos and searchable index. Most links are in DjVu format.
• A Walk Through Time An illustrated history of timekeeping from ancient times to the present
• A Walk Through Time An illustrated history of timekeeping from ancient times to the present, by NIST
• A Walk Through Time An illustrated history of timekeeping from ancient times to the present.
• A Walk Through Time Evolution of timekeeping through the centuries.
• A World Of Communication All about the history, status, and future of communications technology.
• Air Force Technology Timelines through 1970s.
• Alex den Ouden Books, articles and consultancy on industrial archaeology and the history of technology, engineering and metallurgy. Text in Dutch and English.
• Building Big A companion to the PBS series, the site explores the engineering principles, design challenges, and stories behind some of the most remarkable achievements in the history of building.
• Canadian Civil Engineering History & Heritage Features civil engineering historic sites and engineers who made a significant impact on civil engineering in Canada.
• Early Stages of Soviet and American Radio Broadcasting Article explores early radio broadcasting efforts by the United States and the Soviet Union.
• Echo Science and Technology Virtual Center Annotated catalogue of history of science, technology, and medicine resources.
• Echo Virtual Library Database of pages about the history of science, technology, sociology, computers and medicine.
• ExpoMuseum An online museum dedicated to world's fair history, architecture, and memorabilia.
• Gizmohighway Technology Guide looking at the past, present and future of technology and gadgets.
• Greatest Achievements Describes the twenty greatest engineering achievements as determined by the National Academy of Engineering.
• Greatest Engineering Achievements of the 20th Century Describes the twenty greatest engineering achievements as determined by the National Academy of Engineering.
• Greatest Engineering Achievements of the Twentieth Century Includes timelines and historical essays of the top 20.
• H-GIG Technology History links From the University of California, Riverside.
• Henry Stamped Out Industrial Revolution Archaeologists have found evidence that Cistercian monks in Yorkshire were developing a prototype blast furnace when they were evicted by the king in 1538, reports the Telegraph.
• Henry VIII Stamped Out Industrial Revolution Article in the Telegraph reporting that archaeologists have found evidence that Cistercian monks in Yorkshire were developing a prototype blast furnace when they were evicted by the king in 1538.
• History of Chinese Invention and Discovery Chart of inventions and discoveries, with comparisons with their Western equivalents.
• History of Chinese Invention and Discovery A timeline of historical events features scientific and everday inventions, and compares the time of discovery with when it happened in Western civilization.
• History of Mechanical Calculators Covers the history of modern day adding devices from 1885 with the "Marconi Box" with rubber bands and wires to electrical motor driven machines of the 1940's. Discusses styles of computing throughout this period.
• History of Refrigeration Summary with links to related articles.
• History of Science and Technology in Islam A collection of articles describing Arab inventions (mainly of Jabir ibn Hayyan) in the fields of chemistry and engineering.
• History of Science and Technology in Islam Describes Arabic original inventions and improvements in chemical processes and mechanical engineering
• History of the IBM Typewriter Timeline with images of each model
• Hook Norton Brewery Steam Engine Possibly the last working steam engine in the world. Is used to power the brewery in a town in the UK. Page gives short history, specifications and tasks accomplished by this antique machinery.
• Internal Fire A small museum in Wales covering the development of the diesel engine in the 20th century. Includes photos, history and descriptions of these types of motors.
• Inventions! Patents at NC State University Patents developed by faculty at NC State University and selected items from NCSU Libraries? collection of related materials.
• It'll Never Work! Negative comments about new scientific and technological ideas.
• Kodo Zuroku - Illustrated Book on the Smelting of Copper Online facsimile of an eighteenth century book by Masuda Tsuna, translated by Zenryu Shirakawa.
• Lumber, Logging and Paper An illustrated history of logging and sawmills in the US provided by Ed Sanders.
• Mark Twain and Technology An exploration of the technology Twain refers to in his novel, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court. site was constructed as part of a Summer Institute at Carnegie Mellon University.
• Medieval Technology Page A very interesting look at medieval technology; how it was created, how it worked, and how it was used.
• Medieval Technology Pages Medieval technology and various inventions and developments involving everyday life in the Middle Ages.
• Nikola Tesla Srpsko - americki pronalazac. Biografija, foto album, anegdote...
• Nikola Tesla Discovered the rotating magnetic field, the basis of most alternating-current machinery. Als, invented the Tesla coil, that is widely used in radios. Includes biography, list of inventions, photos, and quotes.
• Nikola Tesla: Inventor, Engineer, Scientist A short biography, information about exhibitions and labs, and a picture.
• Old scientific Instruments Includes photos of astrolabes, , protractors, drawing tools, and book covers that were created from the 15th to 18th centuries. Includes general specifications of each item within a table chart.
• Pam Mack's History of Technology Links
• Recording Technology History Discusses early people and items used to make early audio and video devices from the first record players to digital television. Includes additional resource links.
• Resources in the History of Science & Technology Many links
• Roman Engineering and Industry Illustrated article on the engineering enterprise of the Roman engineer. Includes aqueducts, pipes, valves, and pumps.
• Sketches of a History of Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics - Hyperjeff Timeline of the major events of statistical mechanics and thermodynamics. Includes links to biographies and a complete bibliography.
• South Western Electricity Historical Society The SWEHS is interested in electricity history and industrial archeology with particular reference to the supply, generation and distribution of electricity in the South Western area of England.
• Surfing the Aether - A Radio History & Technology Timeline Chronicle many of the events, inventions, and notable persons that made radio what it is, and asks if lessons learned from this history can be applied to the Internet today.
• Technology Chronology Dates and descriptions of some important events in the history of technology, from prehistory through modern times.
• Technology History Miscellaneous links to technology topics.
• The astronomical clock at Hampton Court Palace The astronomical clock at Hampton Court Palace by the author of the original guide book, and including many details and fascinating facts and discoveries omitted from the guide book.
• The Dead Media Project Database of notes written and researched by mailing members pertaining to various forms of media and communications devices throughout history.
• The Dead Media Project An attempt to catalogue many past forms of media so future generations might remember them.
• The Engines of Our Ingenuity Transcripts of a radio program exploring technology and culture.
• The Engines of Our Ingenuity Radio program that tells the story of how our culture is formed by human creativity. Features transcripts for every episode heard since the show's inception in 1988.
• The Steam Engine Library Online texts of historical documents relating to the history of the steam engine.
• Time Warp Digital archive of 20th century technology.
• Today in Technology History A single event from this date in the history of technology. Published weekdays, from the Center for the Study of Technology and Society.
• Totalizator History The history of the invention of the world's first automatic totalizator in 1913 and its subsequent development. Mechanical computing on a commercial scale.
• Twain and Technology Discussing the use of technology in A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court.
• Vintage Audio, Video and Television site Pictures, documents, technical information, and links relating to webmaster's professional and pastime interests in early audio, video and television developments.
• Waterpower at Niagara The history of power development at Niagara Falls. Includes a timeline, a hot-linked schematic of a power house installation, and short biographies of key power pioneers.
• Waterpower at Niagara The history of power development at Niagara Falls. Includes a timeline, a hot-linked schematic of a power house installation, and short biographies of key power pioneers.
• Westinghouse Heritage A timeline that shows the inventions created by the company over the years like the light bulb and household appliances. Included are information about the founder, George Westinghouse, and world events during those periods. Requires Quicktime plugin.
• Wolfgang von Kempelen's and the subsequent speaking machines A description of vaious methods of producing synthetic speech experimented with between 1770 and 1970. Includes auditory illustrations.
• World's Fairs and Expositions Resources on the world's fairs held from 1876 to 1916 focusing on how they shaped American culture by presenting idealized visions of the past and future that often ignored minority viewpoints.
• Yale Library: History of Science, Technology, and Medicine Links to many types of resources

 

 

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