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1.18 Elizabeth Eisenstein Part 4: Printing and Science (Mostly Astronomy)

May 19, 2021
Explore the transformative power of the printing press during the Renaissance, which revolutionized scientific thought and astronomy. Delve into the historical shift from Ptolemy to Copernicus, revealing how printed texts democratized knowledge. Examine the unique challenges early Christians faced in calculating Easter and the differences between Christian and Islamic calendars. Discover how figures like Galileo and Newton navigated the complex interplay of science and politics, all while highlighting the printing press's crucial role in shaping modern scientific discourse.
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