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Simplicius on the planets and their motions: in defense of a heresy
Though the digression closing Simplicius’ commentary on Aristotle’s De caelo 2.12 has long been misread as a history of early Greek planetary theory, it is in fact a creative reading of Aristotle to maintain the authority of the De caelo as a sacred…
The Fated Sky: Astrology in History
An exploration of astrology's impact on history considers such topics as the fervent observance of astrology by notable Greeks and Romans, and the astrological consultations of such modern figures as Winston Churchill and Ronald Reagan.
The Magic Circle of Rudolph II: Alchemy and Astrology in Renaissance Prague
"Rudolf II-Habsburg heir, Holy Roman Emperor, king of Hungary, Germany, and the Romans-is one of history's great characters, and yet he remains largely an unknown figure. His reign (1576-1612) roughly mirrored that of Queen Elizabeth I of England,…
