Athanasius Kircher's magnetic clock
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 - 10:15
In the science section of the Russell Library, opening an ordinary-looking book sparked an instant attraction – Magnes, sive de arte magnetica (a.k.a.the Magnetic Art), by Athanasius Kircher, printed Cologne, 1643.
Read the new blogpost to learn more about this fascinating character and this incredible book - https://mulibrarytreasures.wordpress.com/2025/02/03/the-magnetic-art-of-kircher/