Galilaeana

Galilaeana is an international academic journal specializing in the history of science during the Renaissance and early modern periods, with a particular focus on Galilean studies. Promoted by the Istituto e Museo di Storia della Scienza in Florence (now Museo Galileo), it was founded in 2004 to deepen understanding of Galileo Galilei in all aspects: biography, works, scientific achievements, and legacy. While its core mission centers on Galileo, the journal also publishes contributions not strictly Galilean but relevant to reconstructing the cultural scenario of the early modern age. In 2014, its original subtitle 'Journal of Galilean Studies' was replaced by 'Studies in Renaissance and Early Modern Science' to reflect this broader scope. Originally published annually in print by Olschki, from 2023 it abandoned the print format and annual frequency to become a biannual online open-access journal. It features sections such as Studies, Iconography, Texts & Documents, Essay Reviews, and News, and since 2023 has included monographic Focus sections. The journal is indexed in Scopus, the Arts & Humanities Citation Index, and ERIH Plus, and is classified as a Class A journal by ANVUR for Italian academic sectors 11 C1–C5. A related book series, 'Biblioteca di Galilaeana', published by Leo S. Olschki, has been associated with the journal since 2010.

Galilaeana was founded in 2004 on the initiative of the Istituto e Museo di Storia della Scienza in Florence, now known as Museo Galileo. Its original purpose was to explore the figure of Galileo Galilei in every aspect: from biography to works, scientific acquisitions, and his enduring fortune. The journal was initially published annually in print by the Florentine publisher Leo S. Olschki, with the subtitle 'Journal of Galilean Studies'. Over time, its scope expanded to include contributions not strictly pertaining to Galileo but of clear relevance for reconstructing the cultural scenario of the early modern age. To underscore this broader attention, in 2014 the initial subtitle was replaced with 'Studies in Renaissance and Early Modern Science'. In 2010, a related book series, 'Biblioteca di Galilaeana', was established, published by Olschki, hosting contributions of various kinds within the journal's field of interest. A significant transformation occurred in 2023: the journal abandoned the print format of the Olschki editions and its original annual frequency, becoming a biannual online open-access journal. Since then, it has also welcomed and promoted monographic sections (Focus) on specific themes and questions. The journal is indexed in Scopus, the Arts & Humanities Citation Index, and ERIH Plus, and is recognized as a Class A journal by ANVUR for Italian academic sectors 11 C1, C2, C3, C4, and C5.

• 2023

  Journal abandoned print format and annual frequency; became biannual online open-access.

• 2014

  Subtitle changed from 'Journal of Galilean Studies' to 'Studies in Renaissance and Early Modern Science'.

• 2010

  Book series 'Biblioteca di Galilaeana' established, published by Leo S. Olschki.

• 2004

  Journal founded by the Istituto e Museo di Storia della Scienza (now Museo Galileo).

International, peer-reviewed, open-access journal for Galilean studies and Renaissance/early modern science history.

• Galilaeana journal

  Biannual open-access academic journal with sections: Studies, Iconography, Texts & Documents, Essay Reviews, News, and Focus.

• Biblioteca di Galilaeana

  Book series published by Leo S. Olschki since 2010, featuring works related to the journal's scope.

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3. 3Galilaeana on Olschki websiteolschki.it