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How Did Humans Discover That the Earth Is Round?
Welcome to ‘The Short Answer’, presented by ScienceABC, where we dive into intriguing scientific inquiries and historical mysteries. In this episode, we embark on a captivating exploration of humanity's understanding of our planet's shape with the question: "How Did Humans Discover That the Earth Is Round?"
Join us as we trace the evolution of this groundbreaking discovery from ancient beliefs of a flat Earth to the revolutionary ideas of Greek and Roman thinkers. Learn how historical figures like Socrates and Eratosthenes made significant contributions through their observations and measurements. Discover the cultural and scientific hurdles that delayed widespread acceptance of the round Earth theory and how it eventually gained momentum through the voyages of the fifteenth century.
This episode promises to enlighten you with fascinating insights into the history of science, the power of observation, and the relentless human spirit in the pursuit of truth. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a science buff, or just curious about our world's past, this episode has something for you!
Tune in, and let's unravel the layers of history and science to see how early humans discovered that the Earth was round!
Music Credits:
Mysteries of Ancient Rome by SCOREWIZARDS https://elements.envato.com/mysteries-of-ancient-rome-8DBM4DG
Medieval Times by SCOREWIZARDS https://elements.envato.com/medieval-times-UN4AXTF
Medieval by AlexanderRufire https://elements.envato.com/medieval-LN3KGCA
The Medieval by raspberrymusic https://elements.envato.com/the-medieval-8DKF7TJ
References
https://phys.org/news/2019-01-people-earth-flat.html
https://pwg.gsfc.nasa.gov/stargaze/Scolumb.htm
https://www.loc.gov/collections/finding-our-place-in-the-cosmos-with-carl-sagan/articles-and-essays/modeling-the-cosmos/ancient-greek-astronomy-and-cosmology
Original Article Link:
https://www.scienceabc.com/eyeopeners/people-figure-earth-round-without-technology.html
Voice Over Artist:
John Staughton (https://www.fiverr.com/jswildwood )
Intro by: Natasha/elevenlabs.io
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By ScienceABCWelcome to ‘The Short Answer’, presented by ScienceABC, where we dive into intriguing scientific inquiries and historical mysteries. In this episode, we embark on a captivating exploration of humanity's understanding of our planet's shape with the question: "How Did Humans Discover That the Earth Is Round?"
Join us as we trace the evolution of this groundbreaking discovery from ancient beliefs of a flat Earth to the revolutionary ideas of Greek and Roman thinkers. Learn how historical figures like Socrates and Eratosthenes made significant contributions through their observations and measurements. Discover the cultural and scientific hurdles that delayed widespread acceptance of the round Earth theory and how it eventually gained momentum through the voyages of the fifteenth century.
This episode promises to enlighten you with fascinating insights into the history of science, the power of observation, and the relentless human spirit in the pursuit of truth. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a science buff, or just curious about our world's past, this episode has something for you!
Tune in, and let's unravel the layers of history and science to see how early humans discovered that the Earth was round!
Music Credits:
Mysteries of Ancient Rome by SCOREWIZARDS https://elements.envato.com/mysteries-of-ancient-rome-8DBM4DG
Medieval Times by SCOREWIZARDS https://elements.envato.com/medieval-times-UN4AXTF
Medieval by AlexanderRufire https://elements.envato.com/medieval-LN3KGCA
The Medieval by raspberrymusic https://elements.envato.com/the-medieval-8DKF7TJ
References
https://phys.org/news/2019-01-people-earth-flat.html
https://pwg.gsfc.nasa.gov/stargaze/Scolumb.htm
https://www.loc.gov/collections/finding-our-place-in-the-cosmos-with-carl-sagan/articles-and-essays/modeling-the-cosmos/ancient-greek-astronomy-and-cosmology
Original Article Link:
https://www.scienceabc.com/eyeopeners/people-figure-earth-round-without-technology.html
Voice Over Artist:
John Staughton (https://www.fiverr.com/jswildwood )
Intro by: Natasha/elevenlabs.io
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