The Remarkable Science of Ancient Astronomy

by Bradley E. Schaefer

Streaming video, 2017

Status

Available

Call number

520

Collections

Publication

Great Courses (2017), 12 hours, 24 lectures, 276 pages

Description

Learn how ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Indians, Chinese, and other cultures saw the sky and how the sun, moon, and stars were their clock, calendar, and compass. Constellations encoded their mythologies and the perfection of the heavens inspired religious and philosophical ideas, ultimately laying the foundation for modern science.

Language

Original language

English

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