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."
Texas A&M University
Texas A&m University: Antonio Margil De Jesus
Find out about the life and work of Antonio Margil de Jesus, an early missionary to Texas.
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...
Texas State Historical Association
Texas State Historical Association: Antonio Margil De Jesus
Read a short biography about Antonio Margil de Jesus, an early missionary to Texas.
Other
Travel Italy: Francis of Assisi (C. 1181 1226)
A short description of Francis' adult life is presented.
University of Oxford (UK)
Museum of History of Science: Roger Bacon
In this portion of the Oxford Virtual Science Walk, a single paragraph briefly touches on Roger Bacon's life, achievements, and predictions. Illustration of the now-demolished study and observatory of Bacon.