Mathematics

The history of Galileo's compass, and an animated simulation.

The "electronic" edition of the scientific works of Francisco Maurolico (1494-1575).

Covers a wide range of topics, including the physical sciences, technology, and experimental archaeology in the SCA.

The Museum, part of the University of Bologna's Department of Astronomy, houses a collection of astrolabes, gnomons & sundials, clocks, astronomical quadrants, telescopes, armillary spheres, globes, maps, and other mathematical, meteorologic, topographic and nautical instruments.

The mathematicians of the Renaissance applied their geometry to all manner of practical disciplines - from navigation and surveying to cartography, perspective and dialling. They aimed to demonstrate the usefulness of geometry as well as its ingenuity and certainty, and to associate it with action, achievement and progress.

The Schøyen Collection comprises most types of manuscripts from the whole world spanning over 5000 years. It is the largest private manuscript collection formed in the 20th century.