by Tillmann Taape In my last post, I introduced Hieronymus Brunschwig’s Small book of distillation and considered how it presented medical knowledge. Here, I explore how Brunschwig’s reading of alchemical ideas shaped his concept of distilled remedies. Like anyone living in medieval or early modern times, Brunschwig knew that the world was strictly divided into … Continue reading Distilling the Essence of Heaven: How Alcohol Could Defeat the Antichrist→
By Melina Moe From the Helen Witty Papers, Columbia University Rare Book & Manuscript Library Yield: One comprehensive book on sweet preserving, “complete enough to be the last word for the next 50 years (or until nuclear winter, whichever comes first).” Prep time: At least twelve years (1974–1986), possibly longer. Status: Unsealed. Ingredients 1 typed proposal to Sally … Continue reading Recipe for an Unfinished Book: Helen Witty’s America Preserved→
By Sarah Peters Kernan Listen here, or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! In this episode, Sarah Kernan speaks with Crystal Dozier, Associate Professor and anthropological archaeologist at Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas. She is Chair for the Department of Anthropology, Director of Wichita State’s Archaeology of Food Laboratory, and City Archaeologist for the city … Continue reading Around the Table Podcast: Archaeology of Food with Crystal Dozier→
