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Galileo's Defiance and the Journey of a Scientific Relic

This chapter explores Galileo's life, emphasizing the controversial response to his challenge of the church's geocentric view. It also discusses his trial and house arrest, along with the intriguing fate of his remains and the speaker's personal reflections on this impactful historical encounter.

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