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Another Side of the Moon: How the Lunar Landscape Inspires Imagination

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Lunar Legacy: Tracking Time and Beliefs

This chapter examines the historical relationship between humans and the moon, focusing on ancient structures designed for lunar tracking and calendar systems. It explores the distinct lunar and solar calendar approaches of the three major monotheistic religions while reflecting on the transformative understanding of the cosmos during the Renaissance.

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