The Remarkable Science of Ancient Astronomy Season 1 Episode 8
The Remarkable Science of Ancient Astronomy
Season 1

Ep 8. Eclipses, Comets, and Omens

  • TV-PG
  • January 6, 2017
  • 28 min

Since no human can touch the sky, any unexpected celestial event must be a divine omen. Reenter this primordial state of mind, seeing eclipses and comets the way they were perceived before the advent of modern science. In the course of this investigation, discover why comets became more feared than eclipses.

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  • First Aired
    January 6, 2017
  • Content Rating
    TV-PG
  • Runtime
    28 min
  • Language
    English
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