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Seb Falk

Jan 24, 20134 min read

What’s the difference between an astrolabe and an equatorium?

This is a question I’ve been asked several times, and it’s a reasonable one given that this blog is called “Astrolabes and Stuff”, yet...

Seb Falk

Jan 8, 20132 min read

King Arthur’s Table: From Cavendish to Whipple

Remember when I found King Arthur’s Round Table? I told the story way back in my second ever blog post. Go and have a read if you’ve...

Seb Falk

Jan 2, 20133 min read

The Encyglobedia hits the news

In between all the mince pies and playing with my new toys, I had an interesting lesson in media relations last week as a little piece of...

Seb Falk

Dec 17, 20123 min read

How to predict an eclipse

Who's read Prisoners of the Sun? In this enthralling Tintin story our hero is captured by a group of Inca who have survived in secret. ...