CTS 10-12: Computing Science: Computer History

Learn about early computers, created during WWII.

This site has a detailed history of computer chess, including images and related historic documents.

This online exhibit covers the groundbreaking Digital Equipment Corporation's PDP-1 (Programmed Data Processor-1) computer in 1959

Read about a significant event in computer history. You can read today's event, or browse through the calendar for a different date.

This is a visual diagram of the history and development of microprocesors. Click on the Next Years circle to advance the exhibit.

This is a timeline of semiconductors in computers. You can read the timeline, learn about key people in this development, or search the glossary.

This timeline explores the history of computing from 1939 to 2015. Each year features illustrated descriptions of significant innovations.

Learn about Ada Lovelace, a computer programmer and mathematician who lived from 1815–1852.

Learn about Alan Turing, the founder of computer science, mathematician, philosopher, and codebreaker.

Charles Babbage was a computer pioneer who designed the first automatic computing engines.

This site explores the history of information technology.

This is a 12-minute video about the father of computer science, Alan Turing.

The mission of the Computer History Museum is to preserve and present for posterity the artifacts and stories of the Information Age.

This museum is home to the world's largest collection of working historic computers. Explore the online galleries to learn more.

This museum, located in Machester, England, explores the history of science and technology. The site has several articles, images and resources.