OSU Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies

Forks. Clockwork. Gunpowder. Calculus. 🤯

How did the tech we take for granted actually begin? Find out in MedRen 2610. Explore pre-modern anatomy, alchemy, war craft and navigation through history's coolest primary texts and objects.

🗓️ T/Th 2:20-3:40 PM
📍 082 University Hall
🔢 Class #36706
🎓 Fits both New & Legacy GE requirements!

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Shoutout to the OSU science community: Physics at The Ohio State University The Ohio State University Department of Astronomy The Ohio State University School of Earth Sciences William G. Lowrie Dept. Of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Arts and Sciences at Ohio State The Ohio State University College of Engineering

Looking for a GE course? Uncover the surprising origins of everyday tech in MedRen 2610: "Science and Technology in Medieval and Renaissance Culture." From astronomy to gunpowder to calculus, we’re diving into how culture, religion and science clashed and combined to build the modern world. Find more through the link in the first comment.

Shoutout to the modern-day campus innovators exploring these same fields today: Physics at The Ohio State University The Ohio State University Department of Astronomy The Ohio State University School of Earth Sciences William G. Lowrie Dept. Of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Arts and Sciences at Ohio State The Ohio State University College of Engineering

📷 by : This past Saturday, April 11, the Demo Lab had the pleasure of presenting the ancient practice of alchemy at the medieval renaissance faire! ☀️

As it turns out, when you take away the mystical components, alchemy is very similar to early chemistry! Alchemists practiced similar basic laboratory techniques and carried out experiments in the same way we do today! 🧪⚗️🧑‍🔬

TOMORROW! There is so much to see, do and learn at our festival!! Open art studio! Tarot Workshops! Astrolabe workshops! And it's all FREE and fun for all ages! Find it all through the link in the first comment.

TOMORROW! The in-person fun kicks off at 6:30 with our keynote at the OSU Faculty Club: "The New Astronomy and the Scientific Revolution: Donne's Schemes and Kuhn's Paradigms." Then we're headed to the OSU Planetarium for a movie (see photo) and stargazing! Then up bright and early the next morning: Metro Early College High School hosts our festival!! Find it all through the link in the first comment.

SATURDAY! Join us at Metro Early College High School for our mini MedRen festival!! Falconry! Improv Performances! Combat demonstrations! Star Gazing! Alchemy and Tarot! Find all you need to know through the link in the first comment.

It's FRIDAY and SATURDAY! Our bi-annual Med-Ren conference and mini-fest! Starting with paper presentations via Zoom Friday, then a keynote in person, then a visit to the planetarium! The conference continues Saturday at Metro Early College High School within our mini festival!! Find all you need to know through the link in the first comment.

UNFORTUNATELY, this special screening of "Ivans Xtc" with Peter Weller has been POSTPONED until autumn semester. Stay tuned for future announcements about the new date and other details.

Unfortunately, this art history talk with actor Dr. Peter Weller has been POSTPONED until autumn semester. Stay tuned for additional announcements and other details, coming soon.