How Did Humans Discover That the Earth Is Round?

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The Short Answer

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Science gets a bad rep for being boring, difficult and for very smart people (see: nerds). But that doesn't have to be the case. At ScienceABC we believe that if science is communicated simply and made relatable and fun, it can be for everyone. As Micheal Jackson said best, "as simple as ABC." At 'The Short Answer,' we aim to address intriguing questions with the help of scientific explanations that may not have crossed your mind. We employ our distinctive ScienceABC approach to provide answers to these questions. So, join us for some simple science with a whole lot of fun thrown in!

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Science gets a bad rep for being boring, difficult and for very smart people (see: nerds). But that doesn't have to be the case. At ScienceABC we believe that if science is communicated simply and made relatable and fun, it can be for everyone. As Micheal Jackson said best, "as simple as ABC." At 'The Short Answer,' we aim to address intriguing questions with the help of scientific explanations that may not have crossed your mind. We employ our distinctive ScienceABC approach to provide answers to these questions. So, join us for some simple science with a whole lot of fun thrown in!

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How Did Humans Discover That the Earth Is Round?

The Short Answer

3 minutes 54 seconds

1 year ago

How Did Humans Discover That the Earth Is Round?

Welcome to ‘The Short Answer’, presented by ScienceABC, where we dive into intriguing scientific inquiries and historical mysteries. In this episode, we embark on a captivating exploration of humanity's understanding of our planet's shape with the question: "How Did Humans Discover That the Earth Is Round?"

Join us as we trace the evolution of this groundbreaking discovery from ancient beliefs of a flat Earth to the revolutionary ideas of Greek and Roman thinkers. Learn how historical figures like Socrates and Eratosthenes made significant contributions through their observations and measurements. Discover the cultural and scientific hurdles that delayed widespread acceptance of the round Earth theory and how it eventually gained momentum through the voyages of the fifteenth century.

This episode promises to enlighten you with fascinating insights into the history of science, the power of observation, and the relentless human spirit in the pursuit of truth. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a science buff, or just curious about our world's past, this episode has something for you!

Tune in, and let's unravel the layers of history and science to see how early humans discovered that the Earth was round!

Music Credits:

Mysteries of Ancient Rome by SCOREWIZARDS https://elements.envato.com/mysteries-of-ancient-rome-8DBM4DG

Medieval Times by SCOREWIZARDS https://elements.envato.com/medieval-times-UN4AXTF

Medieval by AlexanderRufire https://elements.envato.com/medieval-LN3KGCA

The Medieval by raspberrymusic https://elements.envato.com/the-medieval-8DKF7TJ

References

https://phys.org/news/2019-01-people-earth-flat.html

https://pwg.gsfc.nasa.gov/stargaze/Scolumb.htm

https://www.loc.gov/collections/finding-our-place-in-the-cosmos-with-carl-sagan/articles-and-essays/modeling-the-cosmos/ancient-greek-astronomy-and-cosmology

Original Article Link:

https://www.scienceabc.com/eyeopeners/people-figure-earth-round-without-technology.html

Voice Over Artist:

John Staughton (https://www.fiverr.com/jswildwood )

Intro by: Natasha/elevenlabs.io

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