Nuncius. Journal of the Material and Visual History of Science

Startpagina
Nederland
Leiden
Nuncius. Journal of the Material and Visual History of Science

Nuncius is a peer-reviewed, international journal which aims at fostering investigations on the mate

Editor-in-Chief: Elena Canadelli (University of Padua)

Originally published as Annali dell'Istituto e Museo di Storia della Scienza, Nuncius is now a peer-reviewed, international journal which explores the material sources of scientific endeavor, such as scientific instruments and collections, the specific settings of experimental practice, and the interactions between sciences and arts. The mate

riality of science is a fundamental source for the understanding of its history, and the visual representation of its concepts and objects is equally crucial. Former Editors:
Maria Luisa Righini Bonelli (1976-1981)
Paolo Galluzzi (1982-2004)
Marco Beretta (2004-2016)
Maria Conforti (2017-2020)

23/06/2025

📢 The second issue of 2025 (40.2) is out!

You can read in Open Access the essays written by the winner and the three honourable mentions of the 2024 Nuncius Prize:

🏆Francesca Strobino, "Colouring and Crafting 19th-Century Science: Giorgio Roster and His Hand-Coloured Lantern Slides"

🥇Filip Geaman, "The Theatro del Cielo et della Terra: Prophecy and Plagiarism in the Venetian Monastery"
🥇Valentina Roberti, "Helmholtz’s Phakoscope: Optics, Ophthalmology, and Experimental Psychology at the Crossroad"
🥇Carolin Fröschle, "The Visual Analogue Scale—Dimensions of a Line"

👉 Have a look at the rich sections of articles and book reviews:
https://brill.com/view/journals/nun/40/2/nun.40.issue-2.xml

📖 You can read the Editorial by Elena Canadelli, Editor in Chief, at:
https://brill.com/view/journals/nun/40/2/article-p319_1.xml?rskey=xzsIx8&result=1

Read and share !

De Gruyter Brill Medieval & Early Modern Studies Museo Galileo

04/06/2025

We are pleased to announce the winner of the 2024 Nuncius Essay Prize!
Francesca Strobino with ‘Colouring and Crafting 19th-Century Science. Giorgio Roster and His Hand-Coloured Lantern Slides’

The three honorable mentions are:
• Filip Geaman with ‘The Theatro del Cielo et della Terra: Prophecy and Plagiarism in the Venetian Monastery’
• Valentina Roberti with ‘Helmholtz’s Phakoscope: Optics, Ophthalmology, and Experimental Psychology at the Crossroad’
• Carolin Fröschle with ‘The Visual Analogue Scale – Dimensions of a Line’.

Congratulations to our winners!

All essays will appear in the next issue of Nuncius (2025): 40.2

10/03/2025

🎉 Happy Birthday, Nuncius!

2025 marks 40 years since Nuncius published its first article. Over the decades, the journal has established itself as a truly international publication, earning a place on the most prominent indexing and abstracting platforms. Nuncius remains committed to showcasing outstanding scholarship in the field, with a special focus on early career researchers and innovative content.

To celebrate this milestone, we have made 40 key articles freely accessible throughout 2025. This selection revisits foundational works while highlighting recent contributions, offering a glimpse into the journal’s rich history and evolution. Explore the collection curated by our editorial team at https://brill-com.ezproxy.unibo.it/page/lp_nun40

And the Editorial on Nuncius' 40th Anniversary by the Editor-in-Chief Elena Canadelli at: https://brill-com.ezproxy.unibo.it/view/journals/nun/40/1/article-p1_1.xml

History - Brill Publishing Museo Galileo

12/02/2025

📢 The first issue of 2025 (40.1) is out!
Have a look at the rich sections of articles and book reviews!
Special Issue: "The Constitution of the Scientific Observation Site (15th–18th Century): Ideal, Real, and Institutional Sites", edited by Dalia Deias

👉 Browse the table of contents at:
https://brill-com.ezproxy.unibo.it/view/journals/nun/40/1/nun.40.issue-1.xml
📖 You can read the Open Access introduction to the SI at:
https://brill-com.ezproxy.unibo.it/view/journals/nun/40/1/article-p3_2.xml

Read and share !

Museo Galileo History - Brill Publishing

01/11/2024

📢 The third issue of 2024 (39.3) is out!
Have a look at the rich sections of articles and book reviews!
Special Issue: "Collections and Pedagogies of Objects in European Learning Environments", edited by by Kelly J. Whitmer and Dominik Hünniger.

Also, you will find a focus section on "The Natures of Digital Practices", edited by Tiziana N. Beltrame, Elena Canadelli and Luca Tonetti.

👉 Browse the table of contents at:
https://brill.com/view/journals/nun/39/3/nun.39.issue-3.xml
📖 You can read the introduction to the SI at:
https://brill.com/view/journals/nun/39/3/article-p567_1.xml
🔍And to the focus section at:
https://brill.com/view/journals/nun/39/3/article-p741_8.xml

Read and share !

Museo Galileo History - Brill Publishing

21/06/2024

📢 The second issue of 2024 (39.2) is out!
Have a look at the rich sections of articles and book reviews!
Special Issue (in Open Access): "Touching Visions: Intersensoriality and Gender in the History of Science", edited by Hansun Hsiung, Elena Paulino and Elena Serrano
👉 Browse the table of contents at:
https://brill.com/view/journals/nun/39/2/nun.39.issue-2.xml
📖 You can read the introduction at:
https://brill.com/view/journals/nun/39/2/article-p259_1.xml
Read and share !

Museo Galileo History - Brill Publishing

30/05/2024

❗️❗️2024 NUNCIUS PRIZE - EXTENDED DEADLINE❗️❗️

We are happy to inform you that the deadline for submitting an essay proposal for the 2024 Nuncius Prize has been extended to August 31th!

👇
📢We're excited to announce the launch of the 2nd Essay Award! The 2024 , which is supported by Brill Publishing, will be awarded to the best original paper related to the material and visual history of science, technology and medicine. A great opportunity for graduate students and early career researchers!

📌The winner will receive a cash prize of €500 and the open-access publication in Nuncius. Journal of the Material and Visual History of Science. Three honourable mentions (€100 of Brill book tokens each) will also be provided. All entries will be published as articles in Nuncius pending peer review.

Museo Galileo History - Brill Publishing Elena Canadelli

Adres

Plantijnstraat 2
Leiden
2321JCLEIDEN

Website

https://brill.com/view/journals/nun/nun-overview.xml

Meldingen

Wees de eerste die het weet en laat ons u een e-mail sturen wanneer Nuncius. Journal of the Material and Visual History of Science nieuws en promoties plaatst. Uw e-mailadres wordt niet voor andere doeleinden gebruikt en u kunt zich op elk gewenst moment afmelden.