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Ep.51 Astrolabe
Nov 21, 2025 ·
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Ep.51 Astrolabe
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Before GPS, there was geometry, brass, and the stars. This episode charts the story of the astrolabe, the ancient instrument that guided sailors, scholars, and astrologers for nearly two thousand...
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Before GPS, there was geometry, brass, and the stars. This episode charts the story of the astrolabe, the ancient instrument that guided sailors, scholars, and astrologers for nearly two thousand years. From Greek astronomers to Islamic scientists and medieval navigators, it’s a tale of art, science, and the human need to find our place in the cosmos.
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The History Of is your daily dose of weird, wonderful, and occasionally ridiculous history. Each episode takes one topic an object, a place, a job, a trend and unpacks the surprising story behind it. No homework, no boring lectures, just history you’ll actually want to share.
A podcast for all ages, if you enjoy please share it and leave a review because that tells me you want more.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-history-of--6664775/support.
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