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4000 Years of Women in Science
A site that celebrates the place of women in scientific research since history began.
National Institutes of Health
National Library of Medicine: Greek Medicine
Much like a great deal of western culture, modern medicine also finds its roots in ancient Greek civilization. Travel to the time of the Olympians and ancient healers to discover just how much we have learned and gained from those who...
Gabriel Dumont Institute
Virtual Museum of Metis History and Culture: Metis Medicines and Remedies
Traditional Metis healing practices and medicines are discussed in this article. Discussion questions and a bibliography are included.
National Institutes of Health
National Library of Medicine: Turning the Pages Online
Learn about the history of science at this wonderful resource that provides virtual books in the biomedical sciences field for viewing at home. These are books and manuscripts that are hundreds of years old and would not be accessible...
American Chemical Society
Acs: Alice Hamilton and the Development of Occupational Medicine
Profile of Alice Hamilton (1869-1970), a pioneer in the field of occupational health. Includes a 4-page downloadable booklet of the material.
The College of Physicians
The History of Vaccines
Complete medical education project explores the role and uses of vaccines now and in the past. Find information and analysis about vaccination controversies; answers to frequent questions about vaccinations; timelines of diseases,...
Historica Canada
History by the Minute: Midwife
As part of a video series, this clip dramatizes the importance of the midwife in Canadian history. Learn about the long history of these invaluable women, and their role in a new land. As time passed, women's hospitals and birthing rooms...
Gabriel Dumont Institute
Virtual Museum of Metis History and Culture: Metis Spiritualism
Metis spiritual beliefs and practices are covered in this paper. Discussion questions and a bibliography are included.
Other
Clara Barton: Women in History
This resource provides a biographical sketch of Clara Barton (1821-1912) includes facts and links to web sites for further research.
Wisc-Online
Wisc Online: History: Famous in Medicine
Use this quiz-style game to identify historical figures in the field of medicine.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Medicine and Health Care
Simulate the spread of germs and explore current issues in the field of medicine such as the placebo effect, contraception and myths and facts about AIDS. Describe how pandemics have changed history, and discover how x-rays and...
Purdue University
Purdue University: History of Horticulture: Medicinal Birch Fungus
Take a peek at medical practices of the Ice Man in this picture of a plant fungus attached to a leather strap.
A&E Television
History.com: How the Us Civil War Inspired Women to Enter Nursing
Before the American Civil War, the majority of hospital nurses or "stewards" were men. But the war created a medical crisis that demanded more volunteers, and a lot of the people who took up the call were women. Amid this desperate need...
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Greek Medicine: Aristotle: Father of Science
Provides a basic overview of Aristotle's life and accomplishments. The 'Aristotle in a Nutshell' section provides a useful list of his ideas in the many disciplines he studied.
National Institutes of Health
National Library of Medicine: Harry Potter's World: Immortality
A clever account of the history of medicine told as it relates to J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter. Read about the history of immortality, and the belief that magic played a role in ancient medicine.
National Institutes of Health
National Library of Medicine: Dream Anatomy
Take a step back in time to see the human body and the field of medicine through the looking glass of history. Experience a different kind of representation of our internal anatomy, and learn about the history of human dissection.
Other
History of Islamic Science 3: The Time of Al Razi
In-depth look at Islamic society during the time of al-Razi. Discusses "Arabic Mathematics and Astronomy," "Muslim Alchemy and Physics," "Muslim Medicine," and several well-known individuals such as al-Mahani, inb Yusuf, al-Nairizi, ibn...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Artificial Anatomy: Papier Mache Models
Online exhibition examines an interesting sidelight in the history of medicine: the use of papier-mache anatomical models. Learn about the history of medical dissection, why the models were made, and their construction and conservation....
National Institutes of Health
National Library of Medicine: Diseases of the Mind
A virtual exhibit to expose the early history of psychiatry in the United States through the year 1900.
PBS
Pbs.org: The Roman Empire in the First Century
Students will learn about Roman architecture, technology, and medicine by becoming teachers for a day. Students will participate in a class discussion about Rome's contributions in these areas and then work in small groups to become...
Other
Canal Kids: Saude (Health for Kids in Portuguese)
A very informative and fun site children can use to learn about taking care of their health. In addition to information about the body, the senses, the brain, vaccines, and healthy habits, the site provides a brief history of medicine....
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Edward Jenner (1749 1823)
This site from the Modern History Sourcebook of the Fordham University provides a highly detailed biography of Edward Jenner (1749-1823 CE), noted physician and discoverer of the smallpox vaccine. Also presented are three original...
The History Cat
The History Cat: War on the Great Plains: The Last Indian Wars
Learn how the 30-year Indian Wars started and about the battles that were fought over those years. Describes the emergence and growth of the Ghost Dance movement that was initially envisioned by a Paiute medicine man named Wovoka. White...
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Asclepius
Entry delves into the life of the Greek god of medicine, Asclepius, with a discussion on how he was portrayed in mythology and art.