Astrology
The enduring pathos of Wound Man
The medieval surgical diagram evolves over centuries into an internationally recognised image, offering a striking portrayal of human suffering, love of detail and medical knowledge
Cicero’s case against astrology
The young in Canada are said to be taking up astrology. But why? Do they think Mark Carney is a…
Why were masters of the occult respected but witches burnt?
Anthony Grafton discusses five celebrated scholars, beginning with Dr Faustus, who separated ‘good’ magic from ‘bad’ in their studies of alchemy, astrology and conjuration
We are all stardust
It seems something of a disservice to a work of this seriousness to say how beautiful it is, but that…
Star trek
Now that all of the billionaires are going into space, the night sky holds a special new kind of allure.…
Barometer
Secrets of the stars The astrologer Jonathan Cainer died after beginning his last horoscope for his own star sign: ‘We’re…
Following yonder star
It’s hard to imagine Christmas without stars. They perch at the top of fir trees, glitter from greeting cards and…
On the cusp
‘A stalker who dressed a pillow “mannequin” in his ex’s nurse’s uniform, then sent her a picture, has been told…
