Historical overview of marine sciences from the bronze age to the 20th century, with images and a timeline.

A brief history of biotech discoveries which continue to influence the field today. Features essays on genetics and DNA research, and profiles of some of the influential individuals.

Short biographies of Biochemists Marshall Nirenberg, who cracked the genetic code, and Sir Frederick Gowland Hopkins, discoverer of vitamins

A collection of links covering history of biology.

Alphabetical list of biologists' and paleontologists' biographies maintained by the University of California Museum of Paleontology.

Evolutionary topics and scientists in their historical context - from Museum of Paleontology, UC-Berkeley.

Essay on the interaction of human history, including women's history, and the development of evolution theory.

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.

The life and work of this entomologist. E-Texts and Gallery.

A critical account of the nineteenth century scientist's work on genetics, evolution and biological statistics. Book written by Michael Bulmer, in PDF format.

Contains information about Hans Spemann 1935 Nobel Laureate in Medicine

Miscellany, reference information and research concerning the history of botany.

Extensive historical perspective of the medical and biomedical fields, including useful biomedical research links. From the Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm.

The Society sponsors an annual meeting, a listserv, and semiannual newsletters, and offers educational resources and a beginner's guide for research in the history of biology.

Describes the life and work of this 17th century Dutch microscopist.

The 19th century Belgian who explored and horticulturist who specialized in orchids.

A leading nineteenth century botanist, and close friend of Charles Darwin.

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.

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.

History of Science Society newsletter article, by Garland Allen, 1997.

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.

Contains information about the English naturalist, including commentaries, full-text of some of his writings, and bibliographies.

Not just the historical aspects of evolution, but also the evolution of all species.

The works of Thomas Henry Huxley (1825-1895): physiologist, anatomist, anthropologist, agnostic, educator, and Darwin's bulldog.

Biographical and research resource about the evolutionary biologist, including a schedule of events, list of publications, and other resources in evolution.