Lessons to be learned from the Hapsburgs

There are many. One of the oft-overlooked ones is: don't marry your cousins. Thanks to Dr. Lavine for the link.






Charles II of Spain

Galileo's Telescope, On Tour

If you happen to be in Philadelphia anytime soon, be sure to check out one of Galileo's handmade telescopes, which is on tour outside Italy for the first time.


ps- that's not just a picture of my nostrils. It's me illegally taking a picture with Galileo's finger, which is in the reliquary on the shelf. Look closely.