The Language of the Universal Cure
This article traces how seventeenth-century Naples became a crucible for alchemical debate over the elusive language of the universal cure.
This article traces how seventeenth-century Naples became a crucible for alchemical debate over the elusive language of the universal cure.
From battlefield wounds to divine remedies, this article explores the Iliad's earliest depictions of physicians, surgery, and drugs in ancient
The article explores Ole Borch's work "De usu plantarum indigenarum in medicina" (1690) and how his emphasis on indigenous plants
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