Technica Curiosa

Technica Curiosa was an early compendium of scientific and medical technologies. It was published in 1664 by Gaspar Schott[1] near the beginning of the scientific revolution. It contained some of the first accounts of Otto von Guericke's experiments with a vacuum.[2] One of the first "popular science" publications, the book did much to inspire interest in the sciences.[3]

During 2017, the title 'Technica Curiosa' is being reused for an online publication with content of a similar nature for a modern audience. It will incorporate the titles of Popular Astronomy, Popular Electronics, and Mechanix Illustrated.

References

  1. ↑ Schott, Gaspar, Technica curiosa, sive mirabilia artis, libris XII comprehensa, Nuremberg, Johann Andreas Endter, 1664
  2. ↑ https://galileo.ou.edu/exhibits/curious-technology
  3. ↑ http://www.technicacuriosa.com


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