Karl Galle
@karlgalle.bsky.social
Historian of science, mostly medieval to early modern astronomy & mathematical arts. Things German, Polish, Egyptian, or hey that looks interesting. Ex public policy + occasional tuba. Copernicus book in progress. Don't get long covid, it sucks.
They do sometimes get some excellent variety in their assignments!
November 29, 2025 at 5:46 PM
They do sometimes get some excellent variety in their assignments!
I'd say take the MARC and come to DC, but even here it looks like the few showings are selling out.
November 28, 2025 at 7:56 PM
I'd say take the MARC and come to DC, but even here it looks like the few showings are selling out.
Can't guarantee I'd try it more than once, but would definitely try it once. 🧐
November 28, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Can't guarantee I'd try it more than once, but would definitely try it once. 🧐
Thanks so much! 🙏 No worries, I don't even currently have a local board game group, so I can wait a few months until it's available in the US. A group of Cairo friends used to meet pretty regularly, but then everyone moved & I haven't gone looking here yet; maybe with a Prague clock incentive...? 👀
November 26, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Thanks so much! 🙏 No worries, I don't even currently have a local board game group, so I can wait a few months until it's available in the US. A group of Cairo friends used to meet pretty regularly, but then everyone moved & I haven't gone looking here yet; maybe with a Prague clock incentive...? 👀
I suppose being patient for a year is cheaper than a plane ticket to Germany... No problem, also Linda Hall Library recently had a nice anniversary post on the clock, which includes a link to the amazing official website from Prague if you haven't seen it before: www.lindahall.org/about/news/s...
Prague Astronomical Clock
The Prague Astronomical Clock entered the historical record on Oct. 9, 1410, when it was first mentioned in the town records, and now that date is used as its birthday, the...
www.lindahall.org
November 26, 2025 at 12:48 AM
I suppose being patient for a year is cheaper than a plane ticket to Germany... No problem, also Linda Hall Library recently had a nice anniversary post on the clock, which includes a link to the amazing official website from Prague if you haven't seen it before: www.lindahall.org/about/news/s...
Wow, thank you for your service in pointing this out! 🙏 The original clock remains on my bucket list of sites & instruments to visit, but maybe if I can get a board game version shipped to the US for prior study... 🤔 bsky.app/profile/karl...
All the modern pageantry and tourism around the Prague astronomical clock might be another example of HRE-associated culture: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjWJ...
Prague Astronomical Clock - 600th Anniversary Show
YouTube video by emmanuelandmarium
www.youtube.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Wow, thank you for your service in pointing this out! 🙏 The original clock remains on my bucket list of sites & instruments to visit, but maybe if I can get a board game version shipped to the US for prior study... 🤔 bsky.app/profile/karl...
Wait, there is a new Prague astronomical clock board game?! 😮
November 26, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Wait, there is a new Prague astronomical clock board game?! 😮
José Saramago has entered the chat. 👀
November 25, 2025 at 5:09 PM
José Saramago has entered the chat. 👀