University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Biography of Hero
This University of St. Andrews site contains information on the life of Heron as well as his accomplishments.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: References for Heron of Alexandria
This site contains important links on which to learn more about Heron of Alexandria. Is a useful site for anyone doing research on this great mathematician.
University of Houston
University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: History of the Steam Engine
From the Engines of Ingenuity web site. A lengthy page discussing ingenuity and invention as it pertains to steam engine history. Very anecdotal and interesting. Includes biographical information and interesting details about Hero of...
University of British Columbia
University of British Columbia: Heron's Criterion
This site from the University of British Columbia describes and provides examples of Heron's Formula.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Heron's Formula
Learn a formula, created thousands of years ago, that you can use to calculate the area of a triangle if you know all three sides' lengths.
University of Houston
University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: Hero(n) of Alexandria
Describes the life of Hero of Alexandria and discusses Hero's contribution to the development of the steam engine. Text is the actual radio transcript of a syndicated radio broadcast on invention and ingenuity.
Other
Smith College: Heron's Steam Engine
From the Smith College Museum of Ancient Inventions website. Description of Heron's invention of the aeolipile - a precursor to the steam engine. Includes a graphic depicting a replica of the device.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Heron
Learn about the life and mathematical discoveries of Greek mathematician, Heron.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Science World: Heron of Alexandria (Ca. 75 Ad)
Greek mathematician who was mainly interested in practical studies of mechanics and engineering. He dealt with a number of such problems in his work Dioptra. He is best known today for Proposition 1.8 of his Metrica, which is now known...
Curated OER
University of St Andrews: Heron of Alexandria
This University of St. Andrews site contains information on the life of Heron as well as his accomplishments.