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Episode 107·Jan 14, 2026
Empiricism and Astronomy: Copernicus, Galileo, and Bacon
There are some figures of the Scientific Revolution who stand out in the annals of history.
The Pillars: Jerusalem, Athens, and the Western Mind·Episode 106·Jan 7, 2026
From Natures to Nature: The Scientific and Philosophical Revolution
The Scientific Revolution will change the way humanity understands and relates to the natural world. As we learn more about this period, we’ll uncover answers to the following questions:
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Newton and Leibniz: Of Universal Laws and Geniuses
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Donne, Dryden, and Pope: 17th Century English Poets
The great poets of the seventeenth century are noteworthy in their innovations in engaging with earlier literature to promote their own ideas.
