TOLEDO Medieval Innovation Hub

Written By Becky Lao

Toledo was a center for the creation of marvelous instruments ranging from astrolabes to telescopes, and everything in between. Their output was so well-known that their instruments were coveted in Europe and can be said to have contributed to the voyages of “discovery” that occurred later. The science practiced in Toledo was so famous that it was even mentioned in Chaucer. Discover more in a fascinating YouTube video.

Dr. Sara Ann Knutson

Director of Medieval Studies, University of British Columbia

Sun, April 19, 2026

3pm

The Aga Khan Museum

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