Can We Make Historical Figures Speak? The Case of the Ambassador of Galileo
Feb 27, 2025 — 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Join Yves Gingras for a lecture that explores how historical figures like Galileo, condemned by the Church for heliocentrism, are brought to life through their correspondence. Discover the process of giving voice to the past.
Can We Make Historical Figures Speak? The Case of the Ambassador of Galileo
Yves Gingras and William R. Shea, historians of science, use the correspondence of Galileo’s protector, the ambassador of the Grand Duke of Tuscany, to paint a portrait of the astronomer. In this lecture, Gingras will discuss the challenges and methods involved in bringing historical figures into the present through their words.
Lecture in French, followed by bilingual discussion
Date: February 27, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location: DMS 10161
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