Early modern culture of collecting
In the age of exploration, new scientific ideals and methods expanded the territories of knowledge. Collections became a way of showing off your knowledge of the wonders of the world. The so-called “age of exploration” between 1550 and 1750 was an immensely transformative period in European history. New scientific ideals and methods – including the use of microscopes and telescopes – expanded the
https://www.historiskamuseet.lu.se/stobaeus-project/early-modern-culture-collecting - 2026-05-21
