Season 8 · Episode 660
S8 Ep660: 2. Medieval Science and Dante’s Virtuous Red Planet Shindell discusses the Islamic Golden Age's preservation of astronomical knowledge in Baghdad and Damascus. He also highlights how Dante Alighieri uniquely redefined Mars as a symbol of fortitude and sac
The John Batchelor Show · John Batchelor
March 29, 20264m 33s
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2. Medieval Science and Dante’s Virtuous Red Planet Shindell discusses the Islamic Golden Age's preservation of astronomical knowledge in Baghdad and Damascus. He also highlights how Dante Alighieri uniquely redefined Mars as a symbol of fortitude and sacrifice for the medieval world. (2)
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