Episode 9: Exploring Astronomy Through the Eyes of a Historian

Episode 9 • July 10, 2021 • 00:17:46
Episode 9: Exploring Astronomy Through the Eyes of a Historian
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Episode 9: Exploring Astronomy Through the Eyes of a Historian

Jul 10 2021 | 00:17:46

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Show Notes

Join host Pranet Sharma as he sits down with guest Daniel Alexi, a historian at the Town Creek Indian Mound in North Carolina, to discuss the intersection of astronomy and history. Topics include: the beauty of the stars, how astronomy has been instrumental in influencing almost every major historical event, the importance of communication in science and the humanities, the delicate joy of self-discovery of science, the art of astrophotography, the required artistry in various facets of the science, how history affects astronomy, and why looking up at the sky is one of the most important things anyone can do.

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