Horus named this internet site in honor of Belgian historian, George Sarton (1884-1956), who founded contemporary history of science and taught at Harvard University.Sarton chose Egyptian names for his guide to research in the history of science,Horus(New York: Ronald Press, 1952) , the history of science journal, Isis, and other publications (e.g.,Osiris).
[http://www.kaiwan.com/~lucknow/horus/index.htmlより抜粋]

History of High-Technology Weaponsというタイトルになっているが、

Ancient Missile Weapons

Ancient Weapons Systems
Firepower and Fortifications
Military Organization and Manpower -- From Sargon to Napoleon
Galleys, Galleons, and Guns
Guns, Sails, and Empires
Gunboats and Quinine
Industrial Revolution

という必ずしも日本語の「ハイテク」のイメージとはなじまない内容の武器の歴史も含まれている。