Chemistry in History

Explore the role chemistry has played in everyday life through biographies of those who have advanced our understanding, chemistry activities, and online resources.

Thanks to Chemistry ›

Common objects have stories to tell us—about how they came to be and how they influenced lives and even the very shape and texture of our societies. Thanks to Chemistry uncovers the chemistry and the history hidden inside the stuff of our lives.

It’s Elemental ›

Watch the winning entries in the It’s Elemental video competition.

People ›

Science is a human pursuit. Meet some of the people behind some of chemistry’s most important milestones.

Themes ›

Chemistry has made innumerable contributions to our understanding of the world. Explore some of the areas in which chemists work.

Activities ›

Engage your hands and mind! Bring chemistry and its history to life with these activities.

Chemistry Now ›

CHF's Collections are featured in Chemistry Now, an online resource for students and teachers.

Life Sciences Foundation ›

CHF’s sister organization, the Life Sciences Foundation, is dedicated to telling the story of biotechnology.

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