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Galileo took on the Catholic Church and rewired science forever, and this is how he did it.
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In this episode
- How Galileo's conflict with the Church actually unfolded
- The role the Medici family played in his rise to fame
- Which inventions and ideas changed science permanently
- Two fan fact checks that put the record straight
About this episode
Craig brings us the tale of ever the controversial astronomer, physicist, and engineer Galileo Galilei! How did the man himself up against the Catholic church? What role did the Medici Family play in his fame? Learn how his inventions and beliefs forever changed the way we approach science. Plus, two fan fact checks and reading your reviews!
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