Science and the city: reviewing Naples, London and Lisbon

Key Points

• The aim is to explore how the spatial turn influences narratives in the history of science across multiple cities.
• Review of historiographical trends over two decades
• Analysis of key case studies in Naples, London, and Lisbon
• Examination of narratives beyond exceptional figures and institutions
• Identification of shifts in historiography focusing on spatial contexts
• Recognition of the city as a critical element in understanding scientific developments
• Proposed frameworks for analyzing science in urban environments