# The History of Computers

The easiest way to learn about the history of computer science is through your own research. I highly recommend you watch and/or read the following:

* [Crash Course Computer Science](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpIctyqH29Q\&list=PL8dPuuaLjXtNlUrzyH5r6jN9ulIgZBpdo) (at least episodes 1 & 2)
* Encyclopedia Britannica's[ History of Computing](https://www.britannica.com/technology/computer/History-of-computing)
* Explain That Stuff's [A Brief History of Computers](https://www.explainthatstuff.com/historyofcomputers.html)
* A **complete** [Timeline of Computer History](http://www.computerhistory.org/timeline/) and [Computer History Exhibits](http://www.computerhistory.org/revolution/topics#exhibition)
* [History of the Internet](https://www.internethalloffame.org/internet-history/timeline)


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