Exploring Necromancy in Renaissance Italy: Political & Military Influence
Explore a scholarly critique of Josh Weist’s article on necromancy in Renaissance Italy. This analysis delves into the occult practices influencing military and political power in the Renaissance, with a focus on Bologna. Learn about the ethical, historical, and scholarly dimensions of Weist's work and its impact on our understanding of the period
Manciolino and the Printing Revolution: The Intersection of Martial Arts, Military Strategy, and Renaissance Thought
In the Renaissance, martial arts were not only a means of personal defense but also deeply tied to the intellectual, political, and military currents of the time. One of the most significant works to emerge from this period is Antonio Manciolino’s Opera Nova, which stands as a foundational text in the development of fencing and martial arts literature in Renaissance Italy.