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EPISODE · Sep 15, 2023 · 26 MIN

Episode 265: Copernicus (Part Two)

from Western Civ · host Adam Walsh

Copernicus completes his studies and begins his major astronomical research. Before long, the Father of Modern Astronomy becomes convinced Ptolemy was wrong. The sun does not revolve around the earth. And that is not all Ptolemy was wrong about. WebsitePatreon Support Western Civ 2.0 Free Trial

Copernicus completes his studies and begins his major astronomical research. Before long, the Father of Modern Astronomy becomes convinced Ptolemy was wrong. The sun does not revolve around the earth. And that is not all Ptolemy was wrong about. WebsitePatreon Support Western Civ 2.0 Free Trial

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Copernicus completes his studies and begins his major astronomical research. Before long, the Father of Modern Astronomy becomes convinced Ptolemy was wrong. The sun does not revolve around the earth. And that is not all Ptolemy was wrong about....

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