John Dee
What was John Dee's role in Queen Elizabeth's court?
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40 mins
Explore the fascinating life and work of John Dee, a 16th-century polymath who made significant contributions to astronomy, mathematics, and navigation. Discover how his magical practices and use of astrology and divination influenced his scientific work and his role as a trusted advisor to Queen Elizabeth I.
Ep 1:
Who Was John Dee?
Ep 2:
Did John Dee Communicate With Spirits Through an Obsidian Mirror?
Ep 3:
How Did John Dee Aim to Learn a Universal Language of Creation?
Ep 4:
Did John Dee Collaborate With Edward Kelley to Create the Philosopher’s Stone?
Ep 5:
How Do Scholars View John Dee's Contributions Today?
Ep 6:
Did John Dee Consider Mathematics to Understand the Divine Order of the Universe?
Ep 7:
Why Did Queen Elizabeth 1 Appoint John Dee As Her Sorcerer?
Ep 8:
Did John Dee Lay the Groundwork for Scientific Advancements?
Discussions (12)
Rowan
Level 5 · 9 mo agoI explain Dee's role as the original 007 in my history of Elizabethan espionage. His library at Mortlake was the finest in England before the mob looted it. He was a scientist first and foremost.
Ennis
Level 3 · 7 mo agoI wouldn't label him a scientist. He was a natural philosopher. The distinction is super important! -Jennifer
Aurora
Level 8 · 8 mo agoKelley sounds exactly like my toxic ex! 🙄 The wife swapping is sickening. But the 007 signature is SO cool! I had no idea he was the original spy.
