Each month, we shine a spotlight on a specific research area, in parallel with our main website, www.brepols.net. This month’s focus is History of Science.

How can BREPOLiS databases support scholars interested in History of Science?
Our bibliographies offer a comprehensive overview of literature related to the History of Science. Publications on the History of Science in Classical Antiquity are covered by L’Année Philologique, while the Medieval & Early Modern periods History are respectively covered by the International Medieval Bibliography and the International Bibiliography of Humanism and the Renaissance. The Bibliography of British and Irish History is also an excellent resource for research in this field.

How to count the number of publications related to History of Science in our Bibliographies?

Thanks to their new interface, along with solid indexing and a well-structured data model, it’s easy to isolate publications devoted to the History of Science. Let’s take a look at how it works in the International Bibliography of Humanism and the Renaissance. To find bibliographical records dealing with History of Science, first select ‘Subject Tree’ as search field (1) and click on ‘Science and Medicine’ (2). The number of records (7,543) will be displayed in the search button (3).

Please note that the subject tree allows you to search for more specific topics like Mathematics and Astronomy:

Another way to search for the publications related to the History of Science in the International Bibliography of Humanism and the Renaissance is by using the ‘Themed Search‘ filter (4). This allows you to combine your search for History of Science (Science + Technology) with a specific geographical area and a century (5).

For instance, you can search for the bibliographical records dealing with Science or Technology in Italy during the 16th and 17th centuries (6).

Please note that BREPOLiS other bibliographies also cover the ‘History of Science’: