The Complete History of Science
Gethin Richards
The History of Science, told from the beginning.
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Aristotle: The Philosopher as Scientist
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05/19/22 • 25 min
Ancient Greece was the birthplace of many scientific fields. The men we have to thank for this are the Greek philosophers, who while not scientists in our sense, were frequently exploring scientific ideas. The greatest of these 'scientific' philosophers was arguably Aristotle, whose interest in the natural world would, more than any other individual in antiquity, shape the development of scientific thought. While we now know most of his ideas were false, this episode sets out to defend his legacy and place it in the context of the scientific work which would for the next millenia develop under his influence. In this episode we explore Aristotle's contribution in many fields including his theory of matter, theory of motion and his zoology.
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Eratosthenes and Aristarchus
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01/12/22 • 20 min
We take for granted that science is quantitative. But the early Greeks were primarily interested in philosophical argument rather than careful measurement. This began to change in the 3rd century BC when two of the great figures in early science came on the scene. Eratosthenes would measure the circumference of the Earth, while Aristarchus would be even more ambitious and would attempt to measure the distance to the Sun and the Moon.
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Al Haytham's Theory of Vision
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01/14/23 • 20 min
The Greek Philosophers had long debated the nature of vision, without any definitive conclusion. They were divided, between the belief that it was either a stimulus entering the eye or a visual ray projected from the eye. This debate however, was finally settled by the great Hasan Ibn Al-Haytham, who developed the first modern theory of vision. In this episode we explore Al-Haytham's optical work as one of the first great experimentalists who investigated the nature of light and his development of a new theory of perspective.
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Regiomontanus and the Revival of Astronomy in the West
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03/08/24 • 27 min
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The Apogee of Islamic Astronomy
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03/05/24 • 18 min
In the late medieval period, while Europe obsessed over Aristotle's natural philosophy, the Islamic world entered the zenith of astronomical discoveries. In this episode, we explore the remarkable contributions of two great astronomers, al-Tusi and al-Shatir. Amidst the dominance of Ptolemaic astronomy, they embarked on a mission to unravel its lingering problems.
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Islamic Developments in Medicine
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03/24/23 • 14 min
Tracing the emergence of medicine in the Islamic world and its embrace of Galen, this week's episode explores the progress made in treatments and anatomy by Islamic scientists.
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The World of Andreas Vesalius [Vesalius Part 1]
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07/08/24 • 21 min
The background and early life of the great renaissance anatomist Andreas Vesalius.
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The Book of the Body [Vesalius Part 2]
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07/19/24 • 24 min
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Galen and the Anatomists
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10/17/22 • 29 min
Galen was the greatest medical man in the ancient world. His fame rested upon his abilities as a healer, but also his unparalleled knowledge of the human body. This episode explores Galen's time in Rome where he demonstrated his impressive knowledge of anatomy which was unsurpassed in antiquity. We also investigate Galen's predeccessors Aristotle, Praxagoras, Herophilus and Erasistratus who between them invented the fields of anatomy and physiology.
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Introduction to The Complete History of Science
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01/09/22 • 4 min
Science is one of the guiding forces in the modern world. Over the course of the previous 3000 years humans have built up an immense body of knowledge culminating in the incredible achievements of the past century.
This episode serves as an introduction to The Complete History of Science podcast. In this episode I ask why the history of science is worth exploring and discuss what you can expect from the series.
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How many episodes does The Complete History of Science have?
The Complete History of Science currently has 33 episodes available.
What topics does The Complete History of Science cover?
The podcast is about History, Scientific, Podcasts and Science.
What is the most popular episode on The Complete History of Science?
The episode title 'The Triumph of Hippocratic Medicine' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Complete History of Science?
The average episode length on The Complete History of Science is 20 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Complete History of Science released?
Episodes of The Complete History of Science are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Complete History of Science?
The first episode of The Complete History of Science was released on Jan 9, 2022.
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