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The Legacy of Ptolemy’s Almagest

Initial Conditions: A Physics History Podcast

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Introduction

The oldest book in the Wener Collection is a book called The Almagest. It was printed in 1528 and written by Claudius Tommi, who lived much longer ago than that. Scholars continue to translate and critique the Almagest to this day. We'll dive into the history behind the science of people, places, and events that have been overlooked or largely forgotten.

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