Free Lecture Explores Early Modern Science and Rare Texts on December 17
Free Lecture Explores Early Modern Science and Rare Texts on December 17
Free Lecture Explores Early Modern Science and Rare Texts on December 17
A free public lecture on early modern scientific works will be held on December 17, 2025. Dr. Uli Steiger will lead the discussion, exploring key texts and ideas from the 16th to 18th centuries. The event will also preview an upcoming exhibition at the Historical Library in Rastatt. The lecture begins at 6:00 PM in the library hall of the Ludwig-Wilhelm-Gymnasium. No registration is needed, and entry is free for all attendees. Steiger will examine the roles of astronomy, alchemy, and medicine in shaping early scientific thought.
Featured works include Andreas Vesalius’s *De humani corporis fabrica* and Georg Agricola’s *De re metallica libri XII*. These texts highlight the era’s advancements in anatomy and metallurgy. The talk will also trace the development of natural science up to the late 18th century, using materials from the Rastatt collection. Attendees will get a first look at *The Invention of Nature*, a special exhibition opening in June 2026. This display will focus on Alexander von Humboldt’s view of nature as a connected ecosystem. For questions, the public can call 07222 972-840 from Monday to Wednesday. More details are available at [www.historische-bibliothek-unsere-website](http://www.historische-bibliothek-unsere-website).
The lecture offers a chance to explore rare scientific texts and learn about an upcoming exhibition. It takes place on December 17, 2025, with no cost or prior booking required. The event ties early scientific discoveries to a modern understanding of nature’s interconnected systems.