American Museum of Natural History

Take a tour of the Museum of Natural history which is located in New York.

The American Philosophical Society

This is the oldest institution for the study of science.  It was established by Ben Franklin in 1743.

Chemistry in 18th Century Italy

This article by Raffaella Seligardi discusses 18th century chemistry in Italy and its institutional setting. It focuses on Bologna's Institute of Sciences.

Dalton's Atomic Theory

Learn about John Dalton's Atomic Theory from the General Chemistry Online web site.

Eighteenth-Century Resources: Science and Mathematics

This site archives the history of science and mathematics. This is a general source index, but most of the links will get you to relevant information on the 18th century.

Experiments with Balloons

From the Internet Modern History Sourcebook, read about the experiments of Ben Franklin on Balloons through his letters of 1783

Franklin and His Friends

This Smithsonian exhibit portrays the scientific accomplishments of Benjamin Franklin and his friends in portraits.

Franklin, Scientist

From the World of Benjamin Franklin site you can look at Benjamin Franklin, the scientist and his contributions.

From Being to Becoming

This essay by Sara Joan Miles discusses the rise of scientific thought over theology during the 18th century.

The Golden Age of The Celestial Atlas

Take a look at this exhibit on celestial atlases from the Linda Hall Library. This particular page is on the Flamsteed Tradition 1729-1799.

Internet History of Science Sourcebook

This site contains useful information and resources about the history of science. This site is maintained by Paul Halsall.

Joseph Priestly: Discovery of Oxygen

From the Modern History Sourcebook, read about how Priestly discovered oxygen.

The Messier Catalog

Learn about this French astronomers catalog from The SEDS organization.

The Royal Institute

Learn about the Royal Institute of Science and some of the well known men who were members, including its founder, Count Rumford.

Vesuvious eruption History

Learn about the eruption history of the famous Mount Vesuvius from this site. Covers the period from 1632 - 1794.