FORMA FLUENS

Histories of the Microcosm

The Blog of the Body

Forma Fluens (“flowing form”) is a blog dedicated to the history of the body. A metaphor for life itself, as a rhythmic flow that alters the shape and the diachronic identity of the human being, this space is dedicated to any curious person interested in the history of medicine and the body.

Material from the blog is free to consult and use but must be credited as per the title, author, affiliation and sources displayed in each article. For queries or to express an interest in submitting an article for the blog, feel free to contact the centre in the dedicated section. Enjoy and stay tuned: more is always coming!

In this article, Leonardo Graciotti explores Pietro Pomponazzi’s pivotal role in the Renaissance debate on sense perception, examining his challenge

This article explores the medicinal and culinary uses of melon seeds and milk during the Renaissance, detailing recipes and health

This article examines the various debates that were promoted in the Viceroyalty of New Granada (South America) and have survived

This article explores Angelo Sala's masterwork "Opiologia" (1614) and its contributions to the pharmacology of anodyne medicaments.

Between medieval alchemy and Franciscan spiritualism, this article unearths the intersection of science and religion in pursuit of the Elixir.

This article explores how early modern natural philosophers and artisans realised a convergence between artisanal and geological knowledge.

This article examines the accounts of miracles attributed to Saint Angelo of Licata, detailing the testimonies of people who suffered

The article sheds light on the practice of storing winter’s snow and ice for consumption, focusing especially on Renaissance Florence.