astra-mpiwg.bsky.social
A research group at the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science (MPIWG) dedicated to studying the astral sciences in trans-regional Asia. https://www.mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de/research/departments/max-planck-research-group-astra
👤 Joined on 25 March 2025
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@astra-mpiwg.bsky.socialSwastikas, sexuality in Hinduism, caste, Hindutva…. I teach some eyebrow-raising subjects. Do people get upset? Of course, and that’s okay. Read for more on how to normalize offense in the classroom as an ordinary emotional reaction, not an academic show-stopper. www.iias.asia/the-newslett...
Show PostThe International Medieval Bibliography (IMB) and Bibliography of Medieval Civilisation (BCM) have been updated with 2,480 records. Info: bit.ly/4eAh8Zc The Perspecti citation plugin now offers access to 973,377 citations, adding a powerful new layer of insight. Info: perspecti.net/perspecti-pl...
Show PostWe packed our bags to visit our colleagues at @bhmpi.bsky.social! Together, we’re building the Hertziana Discovery Bot, an AI-powered research assistant that makes it easier to search and explore digitized art historical sources. All roads lead to Rome & this one leads to smarter research 🛣️
Show PostI am absolutely thrilled to announce @grestrepo.bsky.social and my shared #DH project "(Al-)Chemical Space In Silico (AXIS)"! It will run 2027-2030 at Uni Bielefeld, funded by @schmidtsciences.bsky.social Humanities and AI Virtual Institute (HAVI). www.schmidtsciences.org/havi-2026-an...
Show PostNice write-up about my talk in Ohio next week and the Koshal Speaker Series series in which I am participating — www.ohio.edu/news/2026/09...
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