TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Story Behind Your Glasses
Video describes the developments and advancements in the history of the study of optics. [4:17] Includes a short quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
Florida State University
Florida State University: Science, Optics, and You: Roger Bacon
This Science, Optics, and You site offers a biography of Roger Bacon with focus on his treatises on optics.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Roger Bacon 13th Century Learning
Following brief introductory information, this excerpt from Roger Bacon's "Compendium Studii Philosophiae" includes notes. The excerpt is C.G. Coulton's modernized version. Site by Fordham University.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Roger Bacon
Fordham University provides this site with information on "On Experimental Science, 1268." Roger Bacon reviews "the principles of wisdom from the point of view of experimental science."
Other
Latter Rain Page: Roger Bacon's Life, Works, Philosophy
Well-rounded biography of Roger Bacon with very clear explanation of his philosophy. The focus is on his belief that knowledge can be attained through scientific experiments and through divine inspiration. Includes brief excerpt from...
