Heron of Alexandria by Michael Lahanas: Features inventions, biography and science. Includes links, photos, articles, list of his books and detailed descriptions.
Heron of Alexandria (ca. 75 AD): Greek mathematician who was mainly interested in practical studies in mechanics and engineering, best known for Heron's Formula.
Mathworld - Heron's Formula: An important theorem in plane geometry. Describes it in detail while relating other formulas.
The Pneumatics of Hero of Alexandria: Translated for and edited by Bennet Woodcroft. Contains a list of 78 inventions with detailed explanations and drawings.
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