History of Computing Science
History of Computing Science: Past Computer History
An in-depth lecture and PowerPoint slideshow on the history of computing can be found here. It gives an overview of the advances in science that made desktop computers possible, starting with the invention of counting, to the...
University of Houston
University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: No. 1031: Antikythera Mechanism
This site contains the history of and a description of the Antikythera Mechanism in written and audio form.
Great Idea Finder
The Great Idea Finder: History of Computing
The Great Idea Finder offers a timeline of the history of computers. Each innovation and invention is also click-able for more information.
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The History of Computing Project
This site provides a the history of computing devices, software, computer companies and biographies.
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Antikythera
This site contains a description and images of the Antikythera Mechanism as well as an interactive animation of its functioning.
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Jiskha Homework Help: History of Computers
Jiskha.com offers a general overview of the history of computers and includes a variety of links to specific historical topics.
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The Antikythera Mechanism Research Project
This site includes images of the Antikythera Mechanism, a description of this device and modern-day recreations.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Understanding Computing
This lesson provides activities to demonstrate how "A pebble calculator works in a way similar to an abacus," which will allow learners to increase their understanding of how computers work. The lesson also provides discussion prompts...
Great Idea Finder
Computing History
This site contains a listing of computing inventions and inventors throughout history with links for more detailed information.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Exploring Microcomputers
Explore some microcomputing devices and understand their function.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: History of Computing Hardware
This site contains a Wikipedia description of the history of computing hardware.
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Wikipedia: Antikythera Mechanism
This site contains a Wikipedia description of Antikythera mechanism.
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Wikipedia: Personal Computer
This site contains a Wikipedia description of personal computers.
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Wikipedia: Timeline of Computing
This article from the encyclopedia Wikipedia presents a detailed timeline of events in the history of computing from 500 BC to the beginning of the 21st century. Links are also provided for additional information on related subjects.
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Wikipedia: History of Computing
This narrative from the Wikipedia encyclopedia presents the major developments in the history of computing. It discusses the earliest devices used to perform calculations, the era of modern computing that began during World War II,...
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The Antikythera Mechanism Learn About the Oldest Analog Computer
This site contains a history of and a variety of links for the Antikythera Mechanism.
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Mark Chris Soft: The History of Computing
This time line shows the development of computing from Schlckard's 1623 Calculating Clock to the launch of Microsoft Windows 95.
Computer History Museum
Computer History Museum: Abacus
The Computer History Museum located in Mountain View, California, provides a glimpse into the development of the information age via their large collection of artifacts. This section highlights the development and use of the abacus, "a...
History of Computing Science
History of Computing Science: A Primitive Calculator
The abacus is an ancient calculating tool. This lecture series presents a brief description of the abacus and its use.