The Starry Messenger

The Ascent Of Man, Episode 6

June 9, 1973

A closer look at humanity’s attempts to map the forces which move the planets. The static nature of South American astronomy is contrasted with ideas of Renaissance Europe. Tracing the origins of the scientific revolution in the conflict between truth and dogma, symbolized by the trial of Galileo.

The Starry Messenger

Jacob Bronowski

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