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Sir William Osler is one of the most important figures in the founding of modern medicine. In 1910, he published a book titled Aequanimitas: With ... Read more

Sir William Blackstone, who died on February 14, 1780, was a British jurist who deeply influenced the growth of English Common Law, which became the basis of law in America. From 1765 to 1770, Sir William Blackstone published his Commentaries on the Laws of England.

On the occasion of Sir William’s Funeral Service at Mortonhall Crematorium, Edinburgh, on Friday, 12th August, 1988, the large congregation heard the moving Eulogy delivered by his successor-in-office, Sir Robin Philipson. The narrative which follows is nothing other than the text of that oration amended but little, adjusted the better...

The Royal Society of London for Improving Natural Knowledge was at first called the Invisible College. Herein: Sir Francis Bacon, Edmund Halley, Christopher Wren, Robert Hooke, Robert Boyle, Isaac Newton, William Harvey, Henry Oldenburg, John Ray, Anton van Leeuwenhoek 'the Father of Microbiology."

From henna to hair dye, the full history of hair color is a fascinating one. Two colorists explain the evolution of hair color, inside.

Sir William Lee by William Hoare

The chemist and publisher William Crookes was a well-known figure in the scientific community in Britain during the nineteenth century. In addition to his work as a scientist, he conducted controversial investigations into spiritualism, trying to reconcile the spiritual and physical worlds.

Mezzotint of William III as king. Bust length with wig, lace cravat and robes of state. With Latin inscription below. Borders trimmed. Plate cut down, without lettering.

Sir William Frederick Herschel, vintage illustration, illustration, #vintage, #Herschel, #Ad