Meteorology, On the Universe & On Breath

Dive into the captivating world of ancient wisdom with Meteorology, On the Universe & On Breath. This podcast brings to life Aristotle’s revolutionary work, Meteorology, translated by Erwin Wentworth Webster before his untimely passing in 1917. Unpack the complexities of the celestial sphere, stars, precipitation, seas, winds, earthquakes, halos, rainbows, and much more across four engaging books. We also explore On the Universe, a text attributed to Aristotle that reflects on a geocentric cosmos and the tantalizing notion of undiscovered lands beyond the Atlantic, translated by Edward Seymour Forster. Finally, we delve into On Breath, where ancient medical theories are scrutinized, particularly Aristogenes’ ideas about air digestion in the lungs, translated by John Frederic Dobson. Join us on this enlightening journey through timeless concepts that continue to shape our understanding of the universe.