Instruments and demonstrations in the astrological curriculum: evidence from the University of Vienna, 1500–1530
The University of Vienna presents something of a puzzle for his- torians of astronomy and astrology. During the fifteenth century the university was alma mater to Johannes de Gmunden, Georg von Peuerbach, and Johannes Regiomontanus, who were central to developments in astronomy and astrology throughout Europe. Yet there is little evidence of advanced instruction in astronomy or astrology by any of these masters.
The Magic of Image: Astrological, Alchemical and Magical Symbolism at the Court of Wenceslas IV
The Czech Renaissance man of letters Vaclav Hajek of Libocany explained the representations of kingfishers and half naked bathmaidens that he saw painted on some Prague buildings, as records of saucy affairs from the life of the King Bohemia Wenceslas IV.
Contributions of contemporary science to Chaucer’s work
The thesis shows that the Medieval Sciences made a significant contribution to Chaucer’s mind and art, and that Chaucer shared the attitude of great scholars before and after him
Marsilio Ficino: Magnus of the Renaissance, Shaper of Leaders
This article describes the life and work of Marsilio Ficino, a philosopher and leader of 15th century Florence who helped spark the Renaissance and the relevance of his ideas for the challenges we face today.
Magic
No one knew the risks and rewards of magic better than Agrippa. His notorious handbook, De occulta philosophia, circulated in manuscript by 1510, though it was printed only in 1533, over the complaints of Dominican inquisitors.
The Planetary Portent of 1524 in China and Europe
Events of 1524 in China and Europe in response to the planetary phenomenon offer insights into the divergent Chinese and Western responses to such “millennial” events.
Magical Letters, Mystical Planets: Magic, Theosophy, and Astrology in the Sefer Yetsirah and two of its Tenth-century Commentaries
Examines the effective power of symbols, and of the Hebrew letterform specifically, and theosophy, the belief that the created world can be used to learn about the divine.
Ssegunt natura de los cielos e de las otras cosas spirituales: Alfonso X, Astrology, and Kingship
This thesis uses Alfonso’s scientific texts to analyze how and why astrology was particularly useful to a thirteenth century king.
Manuel I Komnenos and Michael Glycas: A Twelfth-Century Defense and Refutation of Astrology
Manuel I Komnenos and Michael Glycas: A Twelfth-Century Defense and Refutation ofAstrology George, Demetra Culture and Cosmos, Vol. 5 no 1 (2001) Abstract Manuel Komnenos…
Maximilian and Astrology
Maximilian and Astrology By Darin Hayton Published Online – Draft chapter for the forthcoming book Nature, Knowledge, and Politics in the Holy Roman Empire…