The Story of Astronomy | The Human Odyssey Series

Why have we always been so fascinated by the stars? This episode of The Human Odyssey, "The Star-Woven Story," delves into one of the oldest human traditions: looking up. We travel back in time to the dawn of civilization, where the movements of the sun, moon, and stars were not just beautiful, but essential for survival and the basis of our earliest myths. Then, we witness the dramatic intellectual revolutions that shifted our place in the cosmos, from Copernicus's daring proposal to Galileo's defiant gaze through his telescope. We'll journey through the clockwork universe of Newton, the mind-bending realities of Einstein, and finally, float alongside the Hubble Space Telescope as it captures images that have redefined our understanding of the universe and our place within it. This is the story of astronomy—a tale of curiosity, wonder, and our unending quest to know the cosmos. To unlock full access to all our episodes, consider becoming a premium subscriber on Apple Podcasts or Patreon. And don’t forget to visit englishpluspodcast.com for even more content, including articles, in-depth studies, and our brand-new audio series and courses now available in our Patreon Shop!