The taste of a century

The taste of a century

—The naturalization of synthetic vanillin from 1874 until 1959.—   Is it possible to describe a particular flavor as the taste of a century? The variety of culinary landscapes suggests that it might be difficult to claim such a dominance for only one...
Women of science in the nineteenth century

Women of science in the nineteenth century

—The new context of the nineteenth century created new barriers for women’s access to science. Despite this, their contributions continued to be very relevant in many areas.—   One of the texts in which William Whewell defended the new word...
Wellcome to Sabers en acció

Wellcome to Sabers en acció

Wellcome to Sabers en acció (Knowledge(s) in Action), your online multi-linguistic textbook on the history of science, technology and medicine. Knowledge(s) in Action is new journey through the history of science, technology and medicine based on the latest...