scholarly journals Descubrimientos y exhibición de momias guanches en la primera mitad del siglo xix. Museos europeos (Montpellier, Göttingen, San Petesburgo, Ginebra) y gabinetes científicos insulares de Saviñón y Megliorini

2021 ◽  
pp. 125-160
Author(s):  
Alfredo Mederos Martín ◽  
◽  
Gabriel Escribano Cobo ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Natural History ◽  
19Th Century ◽  
Santa Cruz ◽  
Saint Petersburg ◽  
Siglo Xix ◽  
The University ◽  
The 19Th Century

The exhibition of two mummies in the Natural History cabinet in Paris aroused the interest of various scientific expeditions that made a stopover in Tenerife in the first half of the 19th century. Nicolas Baudin’s expedition in 1800 coincided with the discovery of a cave with mummies in El Sauzal and three ended up in the university museums of Montpellier and Göttingen and one in the cabinet of Saviñón. Another mummy was given to von Krusenstern’s Russian expedition of 1803, currently in the museum of Saint Petersburg. A new cave with mummies was discovered ca. 1815 in Tacoronte, which ended up in the scientific cabinet of Megliorini. Another mummy located in Valleseco, Santa Cruz, around 1823, was sold in Puerto de la Cruz to a Swiss merchant for the Geneva museum.

scholarly journals Lost and then found: The Mendes Correia Collection of identified human skeletons curated at the University of Porto, Portugal

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hugo Cardoso ◽  
Luisa Marinho
Keyword(s):  
Natural History ◽  
19Th Century ◽  
Skeletal Remains ◽  
Natural History Museum ◽  
History Museum ◽  
Reference Collection ◽  
The University ◽  
The 19Th Century ◽  
The City

Among the several human skeletal reference collections that have been amassed in Portugal, there is one that has remained in nearly anonymity for its almost entire existence. The collection was initiated by Mendes Correia who collected abandoned skeletal remains from cemeteries of the city of Porto circa 1912-1917. Over the years and for unknown reasons its original documentation was lost and the collection has been treated as an unidentified assemblage of specimens for many years. Two previously unnoticed publications from the 1920’s were found to have published basic biographic data for each individual in the collection, thus restituting some of the lost information. The surviving Mendes Correia Collection is currently located at the Natural History Museum and at the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto. It is comprised of 99 individuals of known sex, age, and nativity, whose skeletons are found in various states of completeness. They represent a segment of the population of the city of Porto who were born throughout the 19th century. It is hoped that the information gathered and provided here can restore some of the lost research value of the Mendes Correia skeletal reference collection.

Searching for tūpuna

IFLA Journal ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 034003522110246
Author(s):  
Nicola Andrews
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Natural History ◽  
19Th Century ◽  
Indigenous Cultures ◽  
Aotearoa New Zealand ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
The University ◽  
Physical Spaces ◽  
The 19Th Century ◽  
New Location

The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture opened the “Pacific Voices” exhibition in 1997, a community-led exhibition of Indigenous cultures throughout the Pacific Rim, including Māori. Twenty years later, Nicola Andrews, a Ngāti Pāoa Māori student at the University of Washington, serendipitously visited the Burke and began collaborating with the museum to reframe taonga (treasure, anything prized) descriptions in its catalogue and physical spaces. The Burke collection also includes 962 Māori photographs spanning the 19th century, which were removed from Aotearoa New Zealand and donated to the museum in 1953. These photographs had been digitized but not published, and the museum had almost no identifying information about their subjects. This article describes what is perhaps the first attempt in over six decades to identify the rangatira (chief, person of high rank) depicted in these images, and ways for the Burke to honor the tūpuna (ancestors) and taonga in its care as it prepared to open a new location in late 2019.

scholarly journals Gregorio Chil y Naranjo. Aproximación biobibliográfica y su relación con la Sociedad Española de Historia Natural

2019 ◽  
pp. 117-131
Author(s):  
Mari Carmen Naranjo Santana
Keyword(s):  
Natural History ◽  
19Th Century ◽  
Canary Islands ◽  
Natural Sciences ◽  
Spanish Society ◽  
Professional Career ◽  
History Of ◽  
Historia Natural ◽  
Siglo Xix ◽  
The 19Th Century

Resumen Las biobibliografías recopilan datos personales, profesionales y académicos de una persona que, por su trayectoria profesional, ha destacado en alguna de las áreas del saber. Si hay un protagonista relevante en la historia del conocimiento en Canarias es el médico Gregorio Chil y Naranjo, figura del siglo XIX destacada por sus aportaciones en campos tan diversos como la historia, la antropología, las ciencias médicas y naturales,… y por su proyección internacional. Dada su trascendencia estas páginas recogen una revisión bibliográfica de los textos escritos por y sobre el doctor Chil, completándola con una breve descripción de su biografía en la que se aportan nuevos datos como es el caso de su relación en la Sociedad Española de Historia Natural durante ocho años. Abstract The Biobibliographies collect personal, professional and academic data from a person who, due to his professional career, has excelled in some of the areas of knowledge. If there is a relevant protagonist in the history of knowledge in the Canary Islands, it is the doctor Gregorio Chil y Naranjo, a figure of the 19th century distinguished by his contributions in fields as diverse as history, anthropology, medical and natural sciences, ... and by his projection international. Given its importance, these pages include a bibliographic review of the texts written by and about Dr. Chil, completing in which new data is provided, as is the case of his relationship with the Spanish Society of Natural History for eight years.

scholarly journals Avatares de una visita que no fue: Enrico Ferriy la Universidad Nacional de Córdoba a principios del siglo XX = The Vicissitudes of a Failed visit: Enrico Ferriand the National University of Cordoba at the Beginning of the 20th Century

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 299
Author(s):  
María Belén Portelli
Keyword(s):  
20Th Century ◽  
19Th Century ◽  
Cultural Transformations ◽  
National University ◽  
Siglo Xix ◽  
The University ◽  
The 19Th Century ◽  
Siglo Xx

Resumen: Este artículo se propone reconstruir y analizar las circunstancias conflictivas desarrolladas en la Universidad Nacional de Córdoba (Argentina) en torno a la potencial visita del criminólogo y socialista italiano Enrico Ferri en 1910. El episodio brinda la posibilidad de captar un entramado de actores, ideas y representaciones vigentes en la época en la casa de altos estudios cordobesa. En consecuencia, su análisis permite avanzar en la comprensión de las transformaciones culturales experimentadas por la universidad en el giro del siglo XIX al XX.Palabras clave: Argentina, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Enrico Ferri, visitas culturales, derecho.Abstract: The purpose of this article is to analyze the conflictive circumstances that took place in the National University of Cordoba (Argentina) around the potential visit of the italian socialist and criminologist Enrico Ferri in 1910. The episode allows us to perceive a set of actors, ideas and representations in force at that time. Consequently, it contributes to advance in the understanding of the cultural transformations that developed at the university during the transition from the 19th century to the 20th century.Keywords: Argentina, National University of Cordoba, Enrico Ferri, cultural visits, law.

scholarly journals Polémicas sobre una memoria ornitológica premiada y publicada por la Real Academia de Ciencias de Madrid (1882-1887)

2020 ◽  
pp. 81-101
Author(s):  
Manuel Garrido Sánchez
Keyword(s):  
19Th Century ◽  
Review Process ◽  
Royal Academy ◽  
Natural Sciences ◽  
Current Assessment ◽  
Siglo Xix ◽  
The University ◽  
The 19Th Century ◽  
Real Academia ◽  
A Current

Resumen La Real Academia de Ciencias Exactas, Físicas y Naturales de Madrid premió la obra Aves de España. (Un dato más), presentada a concurso público correspondiente al año 1882. Escrita por José Arévalo Baca, el ornitólogo español del siglo XIX más reconocido a escala europea, catedrático desde 1877 en la Universidad de Valencia. En el proceso de revisión, la Sección de Ciencias Naturales de la Academia, evaluadora de la Memoria, indicó en su informe que el autor se había aprovechado de los trabajos inéditos de dos profesores ya fallecidos de Málaga y Valencia, sin citarlos: Higinio Aragoncillo del Villar y Rafael Cisternas Fontseré. Conclusiones que fueron refutadas por Arévalo con argumentaciones y datos inéditos que aportamos en este trabajo, pero que no impedirían que tras la publicación de su memoria ornitológica (1887), fuera en diversas ocasiones ninguneada en las dos acepciones del vocablo. Analizamos también distintos posicionamientos adoptados por miembros del colectivo científico decimonónico en relación a esa monografía y a su autor, finalizando con la valoración de la misma. Abstra ct The Royal Academy of Exact, Physical and Natural Sciences of Madrid awarded the work titled Aves de España. (Un dato más), submitted it to public tender in 1882. The report was written by José Arévalo Baca, the 19th century Spanish ornithologist most recognized on a European scale and Head Professor at the University of Valencia since 1877. During the review process, the Natural Sciences Section of the Academy, referee of the Memory, indicated that the author had used the unpublished works of two professors from Malaga and Valencia, both deceased, without citing their names: Higinio Aragoncillo del Villar y Rafael Cisternas Fontseré. These criticisms were refuted by Arévalo with arguments and unpublished data that show here. However, in spite of his defense, Arévalo’s ornithological memory published in (1887) was, in several occasions willfully ignored. Likewise, we analyze stance of members of the 19th century scientific collective towards Arévalo’s monograph and Arévalo himself. We finish our study with a current, assessment of the Arévalo’s work.

scholarly journals MICROPALAEONTOLOGICAL MODELS OF FORAMINIFERA BY REUSS & FRIČ, FROM THE NATURAL HISTORY AND SCIENCE MUSEUM OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PORTO

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
pp. 568-584
Author(s):  
João Muchagata ◽  
Simão Mateus
Keyword(s):  
Natural History ◽  
19Th Century ◽  
Science Museum ◽  
Blind And Visually Impaired ◽  
Scientific Representations ◽  
Realistic Representation ◽  
Visually Impaired Students ◽  
In The Beginning ◽  
The University ◽  
The 19Th Century

Resumo Em 2015, deu-se início a um grande projeto de requalificação do edifício central do Museu de História Natural e da Ciência da Universidade do Porto (MHNC-UP) que, permitindo um novo olhar sobre as coleções, levou à identificação de espécimes importantes e especiais e com valor histórico, cientifico, didático e expositivo. Com espécimes coletados por geólogos desde o final do século XIX e uma política de aquisição de peças promovida no início do século XX, a coleção de paleontologia ultrapassa os 2300 exemplares. Neste trabalho, pretendemos dar a conhecer os modelos micropaleontológicos de foraminíferos de Reuss & Frič, destacando um conjunto de 98 modelos de gesso de Paris (de um conjunto original de 100 exemplares) do final do séc. XIX. Os modelos são em parte baseados em modelos produzidos originalmente pelo cientista Francês Alcide d'Orbigny (1802–1857). Estas reproduções em 3D permitiram uma representação realista de um imaginário anatómico inacessível a muitos, e devem ser reconhecidas como uma ferramenta de ensino do passado. Mesmo hoje em dia, estes modelos ajudam na perceção destes pequenos animais e podem até mesmo ser usados no contexto de estratégias de ensino, acessível a todo o tipo de indivíduos, incluindo, por exemplo, portadores de deficiência visual. Adicionalmente, do ponto de vista artístico, estes modelos são um testemunho de arte desenvolvida como ferramenta de apoio à divulgação do conhecimento científico. Palavras-chave: MHNC-UP, modelos de Foraminífero, Reuss & Frič Abstract Beginning in 2015, a major redevelopment project in the central building of the Natural History and Science Museum of the University of Porto (MHNC-UP) allowed for a new insight into its heritage collections, leading to the identification of important specimens of historical, scientific and dissemination worth. With specimens collected by geologists since the end of the 19th century and a policy of acquisition promoted in the beginning of the 20th century, the paleontology collection exceeds 2300 specimens. Here we intend to shed some light on the MHNC-UP’s micropalaeontological models of foraminifera by Reuss & Frič, which are part of the paleontology collection, highlighting a set of 98 plaster of Paris models (of an original 100 set), from the late 19th century. The models are similar to those made by French scientist Alcide d'Orbigny (1802–1857). These 3D scientific representations enabled a realistic representation of an anatomical imaginary otherwise inaccessible, and should be acknowledged as a teaching tool from the past. Even today, they help to better understand and visualize these small animals and are useful as an aid in teaching strategies, as for blind and visually impaired students. Furthermore, from an artistic viewpoint, these models stand as a testament of artistry developed to help a greater fulfillment of scientific knowledge. Key words: MHNC-UP, foraminifera models, Reuss & Frič

IL CARTEGGIO DEL FONDO SIACCI DELLA BIBLIOTECA DEL DIPARTIMENTO DI MATEMATICA RENATO CACCIOPPOLI: DELL'UNIVERSIT FEDERICO II DI NAPOLI

Nuncius ◽  
1997 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 443-446
Author(s):  
ROMANO GATTO ◽  
LUCIANO CARBONE
Keyword(s):  
19Th Century ◽  
Historical Events ◽  
The University ◽  
The 19Th Century

Abstracttitle SUMMARY /title We present here the letters of the "Fondo Siacci" which was found recently while reorganising some papers from the old seat of the library at the Department of Mathematics "Renato Caccioppoli" of the University "Federico II" of Naples, in Via Mezzocannone 8. Grancing at these letters we discovered their interest to reconstruct various historical events of italian mathematics life in the 2nd half of the 19th century.

scholarly journals The lichens and allied fungi from the Leningrad Region and Saint Petersburg in the lichen herbarium of the University of Tartu

2016 ◽  
Vol 53 ◽  
pp. 35
Author(s):  
Dmitry E. Himelbrant
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
19Th Century ◽  
Special Interest ◽  
Leningrad Region ◽  
Karelian Isthmus ◽  
Saint Petersburg ◽  
Nature Park ◽  
The University ◽  
First Time ◽  
A New Species

The revision of specimens in the lichen herbarium of the University of Tartu revealed 127 specimens representing 86 species from the Leningrad Region and Saint Petersburg; these include Calicium adspersum published as a new species for the Leningrad Region and Carbonicola anthracophila reported for the first time for the Eastern Leningrad Region. A curious finding is Umbilicaria muehlenbergii, collected in 1954 in the northern part of Karelian Isthmus. Forgotten collections by Anne-Liis Sõmermaa (1972) from the territory of the modern Vepssky Forest Nature Park, by Haide-Ene Rebassoo (1988) from Maly Tuters Island (Vähä-Tytärsaari, Säyvö) and by Paul von Kühlewein (“regio Petropolitano”, 19th century) are of special interest. 

scholarly journals Un paisaje sacralizado por grabados rupestres protohistóricos e históricos en las hoces del río Mesa (Calmarza, Zaragoza) = A Sacralized Landscape by Protohistoric and Historical Rock Engravings in the Gorges of the River Mesa (Calmarza, Zaragoza)

2020 ◽  
pp. 105
Author(s):  
José Ignacio Royo Guillén ◽  
Francisco José Navarro Cabeza ◽  
Serafín Benedí Monge
Keyword(s):  
19Th Century ◽  
Iron Age ◽  
Rock Art ◽  
Archaeological Remains ◽  
The Third ◽  
Christian Iconography ◽  
Siglo Xix ◽  
Del Rio ◽  
The 19Th Century

Los estudios sobre grabados rupestres al aire libre de cronología postpaleolítica, adolecen de importantes carencias que, en el valle medio del Ebro, se han visto superadas con la llegada del tercer milenio. Con la presentación de este trabajo se pretende dar a conocer un nuevo núcleo de grabados rupestres, localizado en el extremo suroeste de la provincia de Zaragoza, en las gargantas calcáreas del río Mesa. Entre los nuevos enclaves rupestres, destacan los abrigos con grabados protohistóricos, pero muy especialmente los de cronología medieval andalusí y los de iconografía cristiana entre los siglos XIV y XVIII, con perduraciones hasta mediados del siglo XIX y algunas escenas relacionadas con la primera Guerra Carlista en Aragón. La distribución de los hallazgos, su tipología e iconografía y los restos arqueológicos asociados, permiten documentar una importante ocupación del territorio desde la Iª Edad del Hierro y la sacralización del paisaje a través del arte rupestre, con pervivencias que se perpetúan a lo largo de la Edad Media y Moderna, destacando como novedad la presencia de un importante conjunto de inscripciones epigráficas islámicas que deben situarse entre los siglos XI y XII. AbstractThe studies on open-air rock engravings in post-Paleolithic chronology suffer from important deficiencies, which in the middle valley of the Ebro, have been overcome with the arrival of the third millennium.With the presentation of this work, the aim is to make known a new nucleus of rock engravings, located in the extreme southwest of the province of Zaragoza, in the limestone gorges of the River Mesa. Among the new rock engravings, the shelters with protohistoric engravings stand out, but especially those with a medieval Andalusian chronology and those with Christian iconography between the 14th and 18th centuries, which lasted until the middle of the 19th century and some scenes related to the first Carlist War in Aragon. The distribution of the findings, their typology and iconography and the associated archaeological remains, allow us to document an important occupation of the territory since the First Iron Age and the sacralization of the landscape through rock art, with survivals that are perpetuated throughout the Middle and Modern Ages, highlighting as a novelty the presence of an important set of Islamic epigraphic inscriptions that must be located between the 11th and 12th centuries.

scholarly journals Tradición clásica y mitos en la poesía cubana del siglo XIX

2020 ◽  
pp. 683-694
Author(s):  
Ángel Ruiz Pérez ◽  
Keyword(s):  
19Th Century ◽  
Ancient World ◽  
Classical Antiquity ◽  
Jose Marti ◽  
Political Issues ◽  
Julian Del Casal ◽  
Siglo Xix ◽  
Key Aspects ◽  
The 19Th Century ◽  
Poesia Cubana

Study of myths and motifs of classical antiquity in the poetry of some important Cuban poets of the 19th century (José María Heredia, Juan Clemente Zenea, Enrique José Varona Julián del Casal and especially José Martí). The importance of art as a subject and as a way of connecting with the ancient world and above all, the centrality of political issues are key aspects that explain the repeated presence of Prometheus and Laocoon

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