Sweynheym and Pannartz were groundbreaking figures in the history of printing, credited with establishing one of the first printing presses in Italy. Active in the 1460s, these two German printers, Johann Sweynheym and Wolfgang Pannartz, moved to Subiaco, near Rome, where they laid the foundations for the Italian printing industry. Their innovative work marked […]
A recipe from the C15th was recently discovered in an incunable edition of Simon de Cassia. The recipe, written in early Czech references a fascinating recipe for treating kidney stones that includes ingredients like burnet-saxifrage, rose hips, and wild carrots. These plants, known for their diuretic properties, were commonly used to aid in flushing out […]
Richard Hamersley was a notable figure in Walsall, Staffordshire, during the early 18th century, serving as both a barber and a surgeon. This dual profession was common at the time, as barber surgeons were responsible not only for haircuts and shaves but also for a range of medical procedures, from bloodletting to surgical operations. Hamersley’s […]
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Intro The translation of ancient texts has long been a pivotal process in the transmission of knowledge from one culture to another, often serving as a bridge that allows for the exchange of scientific, philosophical, and medical insights. Among these, the works of Hippocrates, the legendary Greek physician, have held a special place. His contributions […]
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A recent biography of Aldus Manutius by Oren Margolis was written to co-oincide with the 500th anniversary of Aldus’ death. Aldus Manutius: The Invention of the Publisher by Oren Margolis. Reaktion, 206 pp., £13.85, October 2023, 978 1 78914 779 7 To order a copy from Amazon use this link https://amzn.to/3Tf6BHG Aldus revolutionised printing during the Renaissance, and between 1495 […]