Speaker
Ciardi, Marco
Description
Following the unification of Italy in 1861, numerous publishing houses expanded their catalogues of popular science, with a particular focus on astronomy. The Florentine publishing houses also contributed to the development of science communication, with numerous initiatives. However, astronomical culture did not spread solely through popular science. Indeed, literature played a significant role, particularly due to the contributions of Enrico Novelli, better known as Yambo, and the dissemination of adventure comics, which was spearheaded by the Nerbini publishing house.
Primary author
Ciardi, Marco
