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Alexander Jones
... Classics at the University of British Columbia and the history of the ancient mathematical sciences in the Department of the History of Mathematics at Brown University. Before coming to ... and transmission of the mathematical sciences, especially astronomy. His most recent book is A Portable Cosmos: ...
ancient-origins - 02/01/2013 - 08:03
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The Wisdom of Cleopatra, the Intellectual Queen Who Could Outsmart Them All
Cleopatra VII is not only a famous person in history, she is also the icon of a rich and powerful ... pharaoh Ptolemy XII, during a very difficult period in the history of Egypt. Her father was perhaps an intelligent ... her. Apart from languages, she studied geography, history, astronomy, international diplomacy, mathematics, alchemy, ...
Natalia Klimczak - 14/07/2016 - 03:46
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Roque Bentayga, Gran Canaria: Vestiges of the Mysterious Guanche People
... indigenous Canarians way of life. With it’s fascinating history and stunning vista, this site is one of the ... has been studied by archaeologists is the knowledge of astronomy attained by the islanders. This field of knowledge ... Markers in Gran Canaria, Part II. Journal for the History of Astronomy, Archaeoastronomy Supplement, Volume 28, ...
dhwty - 08/04/2019 - 14:00
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Ancient Greek Science and Technology – From Antikythera to Pharos
... computer was the culmination of advanced mathematics, astronomy, metallurgy and engineering. It incorporated the ... When It Woke: From Greek Science to Quantum Systems The history of Rhodes goes back to the very beginnings of Greek ... No date. Philebos . Pliny the Elder. No date. Natural History . Rostovtzeff, M. “Rhodes, Delos and Hellenistic ...
Evaggelos G. Vallianatos - 11/11/2021 - 17:57
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The Lost Labyrinth of Ancient Egypt – Part 3: Uncovering its Location
... of Egypt, before it disappeared into the pages of history. (Read Part 1 / Read Part 2 ) More than 2,000 years ... of Egypt, before it disappeared into the pages of history. Many believed it was lost forever, but in the last ... specialists from the National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics conducted extensive testing in the ...
aprilholloway - 04/09/2014 - 13:48
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The Shock Discovery of the Nakovane Zodiac
The history of Dalmatia in Croatia is very important for the ... crucial for both the Balkans and the Mediterranean. The history of Dalmatia in Croatia is very important for the ... Does the Dendera Zodiac Represent the Most Ancient Astronomy? The 4,000 Year History of Horoscopes: How ...
Aleksa Vučković - 09/02/2021 - 17:32
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Scientists Use Advanced Astronomical Software to Date 2,500-Year-Old Lyric Poem
... published today in the Journal of Astronomical History and Heritage . Martin George, former president of the ... up the Planetarium to research into disciplines beyond astronomy, including geosciences, biology, chemistry, art, literature, architecture, history and even medicine." The Starry Night software ...
ancient-origins - 19/05/2016 - 00:36
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The Valley of the Temples – Glorious Greek Monuments in Sicily
... BC and is the largest archaeological site in the world. History of The Valley of the Temples The valley is found near ... is one of the finest examples of a Doric style temple. A History of Hamilcar: The Legend of Cardosa and a Lost ... Hannah, R., Magli, G., & Orlando, A. (2017). Astronomy, topography, and landscape at Akragas’ Valley of ...
Ed Whelan - 28/07/2019 - 01:59
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Aboriginal languages could reveal scientific clues to Australia’s unique past
... information regarding Australia’s ancient geological history, according to a story reported this week by BBC News ... astronauts and a previously untapped record of natural history among the stars . Investigation of such a resource ... land and people Dr Duane Hamacher of the UNSW Indigenous Astronomy Group has been able to match Aboriginal stories to ...
Robin Whitlock - 27/08/2018 - 23:46
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Amerigo Vespucci: The Forgotten Explorer Who Named America
... is certainly one of the most dramatic periods of European history - a period of revolutionary voyages and contacts with ... is certainly one of the most dramatic periods of European history - a period of revolutionary voyages and contacts with ... great deal of skills in trading, business, geography, and astronomy. He sailed with Alonso de Hojeda on one of his ...
Aleksa Vučković - 18/01/2020 - 18:57
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Ron Miller
... interiors and in magazines such as National Geographic, Astronomy, Scientific American, Science et Vie, Air & Space, Sky & Telescope, Natural History, Discover, Geo, etc. Miller's books include the ... Tour, Cycles of Fire, In the Stream of Stars, and The History of Earth. All of them have been Book-of-the-Month ...
ancient-origins - 02/01/2013 - 08:03
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16th Century Astronomer Tycho Brahe Had a Drunken Pet Moose
In the realms of ancient history, the enigmatic quirks of historical figures never cease to amaze. In the realms of ancient history, the enigmatic quirks of historical figures never ... out not only for his groundbreaking contributions to astronomy but also for his rather unconventional choice of ...
Joanna Gillan - 01/10/2023 - 22:57
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The Nativity Story’s Timeless Message from Ancient Writings to Modern Day
... allowing you to share the story with your community. Can Astronomy Explain the Biblical Star of Bethlehem? ... has become a symbol of divine guidance throughout history. Also, astronomers have speculated that the Star of ... Star of Bethlehem: Can Science Explain What it Really Was? Astronomy. Available at: ...
Sadie Smith - 26/10/2023 - 22:57
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Unraveling the Mystery of the Great Pyramid Air-Shafts
... of these so-called “air-shafts”, go through their history, design and purpose. Schematic cross-section of the ... denotes King’s Chamber and shafts) ( CC BY-SA 4.0 ) The History It’s believed by Egyptologists that the Great ... Miscellaneous Works Of Mr. John Greaves, Professor Of Astronomy In The University Of Oxford. London: Thomas Birsch ...
Rudra - 07/09/2016 - 00:51
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Advanced Engineering Discovered at the Maya Observatory at Chichen Itza
... sciences, highlighted by their spectacular knowledge of astronomy; they were skilled engineers, and had a mathematics ... them, and destroyed libraries, technical manuals and the history of one of the most advanced cultures on our planet, leaving us wondering at the history of the Maya. El Caracol at Chichen Itza (Laurent de ...
Cliff Dunning - 25/05/2017 - 14:04
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Kitora Tomb Star Chart is Declared the Oldest in the World
... Shimbun ) Mitsuru Soma, an assistant professor of position astronomy at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, ... Miyajima, a former professor of East Asia astronomy history at Doshisha University, has suggested that the star ... Original Astronomical rock Engravings will Rewrite World History The discovery of the star chart is now the subject of ...
Robin Whitlock - 19/07/2015 - 14:21
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Sacred Geometry: Unlocking the Secret Structures of the Universe
... is shown here, is one of the most influential works in the history of mathematics. ( Public domain ) Around the 6th ... considered to be one of the most influential works in the history of mathematics. Although commonly thought to contain ... almost universally used as a symbol for the Sun. In modern astronomy, this heavenly body is represented as a circle with ...
dhwty - 11/07/2020 - 13:57
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The Lonely Stones That Square The Cosmic Circle
... temples and monuments of the prehistoric world. Ancient Astronomy Tool Kit Ancient ancestors hacked a living in the ... which together offer insights into our shared social history . www.ashleycowie.com . Top Image : Summer ...
ashley cowie - 14/07/2021 - 18:03
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The Lost Knowledge of the Ancients: Were Humans the First? Part 2
... ago, no scholar took the Iliad or the Odyssey of Homer as history. But Heinrich Schliemann put faith in it and ... Zeus myth seriously. So as we can see, folklore preserves history in the guise of colorful tales. Clay tablet (PY Ub ... peak in the curve of civilization and then goes down. Lost Astronomy In recent centuries, we have been rediscovering ...
Sam Bostrom - 26/06/2017 - 18:56
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Understanding the Swinging Seismographic Gavazan Column at Tatev Monastery
... monastery ( Black Dog Bicycling ) Tatev Monastery: Its History and Where It Got Its Name Tatev Monastery is an ... swinging. What Does the Gavazan Column Have to Do With Astronomy? It seems that the Gavazan Column’s ability to ... Babylonian Bel. ( Juliano Zasso / Public domain ) In astronomy, Hayk has been identified with the Orion ...
dhwty - 03/07/2020 - 14:00