Technica Curiosa

Technica Curiosa was an early compendium of scientific and medical technologies. It was published in 1664 by Gaspar Schott[1] near the beginning of the scientific revolution. It contained some of the first accounts of Otto von Guericke's experiments with a vacuum.[2] One of the first "popular science" publications, the book did much to inspire interest in the sciences.[3]

During 2017, the title 'Technica Curiosa' is being reused for an online publication with content of a similar nature for a modern audience. It will incorporate the titles of Popular Astronomy, Popular Electronics, and Mechanix Illustrated.

References
  1. Schott, Gaspar, Technica curiosa, sive mirabilia artis, libris XII comprehensa, Nuremberg, Johann Andreas Endter, 1664
  2. "Curious Technology". 24 June 2015.
  3. "Home".


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