Mostly told in first person, this site from the Fordham University gives an account of Joseph Lister's work on the principle of the practice of antiseptic surgery and a brief overview of his contributions to science and medicine. A very...

Read a brief life history on the first woman to receive the Medal of Honor for her bravery in the Civil War, physician Mary Walker.

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.

Young scholars 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...

Information on Andreas Vesalius, who wrote the first complete textbook on human anatomy from researching ancient Greek anatomy. It also explains the humanist philosophy.

Extensive information on the culture and traditions of the Choctaw, and their social life in the past. Covers such topics as foods, games, medicine, clothing, etc. The text is often based on accounts written in the past.

This site from NASA provides a selected Annotated Bibliography on Martian Exploration presents classical Mars reading material from Percival Lowell and Alfred Russel Wallace from the turn of the last century, Werner von Braun and Willy...

A short article on the treatment of eye diseases in ancient Rome. There were doctors who specialized in this practice.

Here's a site dedicated to National Nuclear Science Week, Jan. 23-27, 2012. Sponsored by the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History, this special week is focused on all parts of nuclear science. You can find activities, lesson...

Discover Magazine brings you the world of science: the latest research news, enhanced versions of articles, and a full-text archive.

Through tidbits, photos and timelines, this resource provides learners with an abundant of information regarding Aboriginal Health and Wellness. From what plants are used for medicinal purposes, to the residential school experience, the...

Coca is a plant that lives in the Andean region and is used to make the drug cocaine as well as being used in various medicinal and cultural practices of the Bolivian people. Find out about the science, history and uses of the coca plant...

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Mexican Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Paiutes. (Note: Content is not the most current.)

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Navajos. (Note: Content is not the most current.)

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Tlingit, a native tribe. (Note: Content is not the most current.)

This resource provides a biographical sketch of Clara Barton (1821-1912) includes facts and links to web sites for further research.

Lava Beds National Monument finds its home in northeastern California. National Park Services provides an excellent overview filled with details to the rich history, culture, artwork and more.

This site from the Fordham University provides a detailed biography of this remarkable woman includes information about her writing, her health (she apparently suffered from migranes), her music, and her religious beliefs. A bibliography...

Artist's rendering of Nicholas Culpeper.

This site gives you an idea of what you might find in a colonial Apothecary Shop. Don't know what that is? Even better, go visit the shop of Pasteur & Galt.

Many nations are home to unique materials that scientists use for research towards medicine, food, other types of sustainability. Historically, researchers used to be able to freely pull biologic material from other nations and bring...

Online adventure game consisting of five consecutive episodes where you become a member of a team of scientists who investigate pain relieving drugs to see if they are safe. Episodes should be played in order; however, they can be...

Get an in-depth look at the genome which includes all genes, regulatory sequences, and other information found in noncoding regions of DNA. Articles on webpage explores the large amount of information available about genes and DNA...