A View From Earth

Episode 27 - Australia's Aboriginal Skies


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As long as there have been people on the Earth there have been astronomers: those who studied and tried to make sense of the sky. Though Western science tends to focus on contributions by the ancient Greeks and Romans, astronomy has always been a significant cultural teaching tool around the world. Our guest this week is a native Australian who uses performance art and storytelling to bring to life the creation story told in the stars by an Aboriginal tribe in the northern part of the continent. His work not only celebrates the teachings of these Aboriginal peoples but helps to preserve their culture and ensure their legacy through their understanding of the sky.
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