The Complete History of Science

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Hipparchus: The Greatest Astronomer of Antiquity Jan 19, 2022

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In the second century B.C. Greek astronomy came of age. While it had previously been closely connected with philosophy and mathematics, the increased use of observation pushed astronomy into the realm of science. And the man most responsible for this was Hipparchus of Nicaea.
This episode delves into some of Hipparchus's achievments, as well as arguing that more than any other persons Hipparchus was responsible for turning astronomy into a fully fledges science.

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Eratosthenes and Aristarchus Jan 12, 2022

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We take for granted that science is quantitative. But the early Greeks were primarily interested in philosophical argument rather than careful measurement. This began to change in the 3rd century BC when two of the great figures in early science came on the scene. Eratosthenes would measure the circumference of the Earth, while Aristarchus would be even more ambitious and would attempt to measure the distance to the Sun and the Moon.

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Early Greek Astronomy Jan 11, 2022

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The Greeks were undoubtedly the most important culture in the development of early science. This episodes investigates how Greek astronomy world grew out of their philosophical traditions and was succesful in being able to explain many astronomical phenomena.

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The Origins of Astronomy Jan 10, 2022

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Arguably the first science, was the science of astronomy. Beginning in the middle east I begin with a look at science in ancient Egypt, before moving onto their more sophisticated neighbours The Babylonians. Along the way I discuss the astronomical discoveries of these early cultures and ask the question: Why did science start here?

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