Stories
- In pictures
Fake news in the 17th century
An uncanny resemblance to today’s Twitter tiffs characterises a 17th-century argument about demons. Read what happened when the printing presses went into overdrive.
- Article
The soul in the stomach
A 17th-century physician’s controversial theory about the link between the emotions and the stomach reminds us that we shouldn’t ignore our ‘gut feelings’.
- Article
Drawing the human animal
We might try to deny our animal instincts, but this series of extraordinary 17th-century drawings suggests they are only too apparent.
- Article
Fantastic beasts and unnatural history
Find out how a 17th-century compendium of the natural world came to present fantastical beasts –like dragons – as real, living creatures.
Catalogue
- Archives and manuscripts
English Alchemical Notebook, early 17th century
Date: early 17th CenturyReference: MS.7095/13Part of: English Alchemical Notebook, early 17th century- Archives and manuscripts
Insanity, 17th Century
Date: 21 July 1623Reference: MS.5647/1Part of: Insanity, 17th century- Archives and manuscripts
Insanity, 17th Century
Date: 28 September 1685Reference: MS.5647/2Part of: Insanity, 17th century
- Archives and manuscripts
- Online
Medical Remedy Book, 17th Century
Date: 17th centuryReference: MS.8174- Archives and manuscripts
Turcoult, Nicolas (fl. 17th century), surgeon
Date: 17th centuryReference: MS.7757/6Part of: Miscellany: French, 17th century
