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A podcast exploring the history of science from the beginning. We will cover all of the most important scientific discoveries from Archimedes to Newton to Einstein. The aim is to give a complete overview of how science evolved and how it shaped the modern world.
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Special: The History of Reproductive Science with Prof. Michael Carroll
Michael, an Associate Professor in Reproductive Science, joins us for a wide-ranging dive into the history of reproductive science. From ancient Galenic theories and Leonardo da Vinci's anatomical…
S7E8 The Harmony of Johannes Kepler [Johannes Kepler Part 4]
In 1610 reports reached Prague that Galileo had discovered new planets, and Kepler felt compelled to find out for himself what had actually been seen. Reading Starry Messenger and later observing…
Christmas Special 2025 - Q and A
Merry Christmas! Answering listener questions as well as some long standing FAQs. Enjoy!Support the showSupport the show: buymeacoffee.com/completehistoryofscienceContact:…
S7E7 The New Astronomy [Johannes Kepler Part 3]
After years of struggle, Johannes Kepler finally had the tools and data to wage what he called his “War with Mars.” Rejecting ancient assumptions he used Tycho Brahe’s observations to discover his…
S7E6 Let Me Not Seem to Have Lived in Vain [Johannes Kepler Part 2]
In 1600, Johannes Kepler arrived at Tycho Brahe’s castle hoping to escape religious persecution and gain access to the most precise astronomical data in Europe. Their relationship was strained by…
S7E5 Secrets of the Universe [Johannes Kepler Part 1]
Johannes Kepler rose from a difficult childhood to become a brilliant but unconventional student, deeply influenced by his Lutheran faith, Copernican astronomy, and a belief in divine harmony within…
S7E4 Tycho's World System [Tycho Brahe Part 3]
Tycho Brahe’s observations of the Great Comet of 1577 and his discovery of atmospheric refraction led him to reject solid celestial spheres and reassess the structure of the cosmos. Seeking an…
S7E3 Hven is a Place on Earth [Tycho Brahe Part 2]
In 1576, Tycho Brahe was offered something no astronomer had ever received before: an island of his own. On the remote Baltic isle of Hven, Tycho set out to build the most advanced observatory in…
S7E2 A New Star [Tycho Brahe Part 1]
13/06/25 - Episode was removed due to audio errors and reuploaded. Sorry!In 1572, a mysterious new star appeared in the sky, defying the ancient belief that the heavens never changed. Tycho Brahe, a…
S7E1 The Lodestone, the Compass and the Magnetic Earth
In this episode we trace the early development of magnetism and the compass—from ancient Chinese navigation to the groundbreaking insights of medieval and Renaissance Europe. The episode highlights…
S6E7 Circulation! [William Harvey Part 3]
At the start of the 17th century Harvey finally put all of the pieces in place. He had discovered that blood circulates through the body with the heart acting as a pump. Realising that he was…
S6E6 Be Still My Beating Heart [William Harvey Part 2]
In 1602, William Harvey joined the College of Physicians to secure his medical career, but behind the scenes, he was conducting bold anatomical research. Through dissections, vivisections, and…
S6E5 Aristotle My General, Fabricius My Guide [William Harvey Part 1]
In late 1599, William Harvey, having completed his B.A. at Cambridge, sought further education abroad. His father, a successful businessman, funded his journey to Padua, a renowned center of medical…
S6E4 Fallopio and Fabricius
Support the showSupport the show: buymeacoffee.com/completehistoryofscienceContact: [email protected]: https://bsky.app/profile/gethinrichards.bsky.socialMusic Credit: Folk…
S6E3 Realdo Colombo and the Pulmonary Transit of the Blood
Realdo Colombo, a former student and colleague of Vesalius, challenged aspects of Galenic anatomy and made significant strides in understanding blood circulation. Through vivisection, Colombo…
S6E2 The Book of the Body [Vesalius Part 2]
Support the showSupport the show: buymeacoffee.com/completehistoryofscienceContact: [email protected]: https://bsky.app/profile/gethinrichards.bsky.socialMusic Credit: Folk…
S6E1 The World of Andreas Vesalius [Vesalius Part 1]
The background and early life of the great renaissance anatomist Andreas Vesalius.Support the showSupport the show: buymeacoffee.com/completehistoryofscienceContact:…
S5E4 On the Revolutions [Copernicus Part 2]
This episode explores the pivotal encounter in Nicolaus Copernicus's later life when he met the young mathematician known as Rheticus. Rheticus, a prodigy from the University of Wittenberg, sought…
S5E3 A More Reasonable Arrangement [Copernicus Part 1]
In this episode we delve into the early life of Nicolaus Copernicus, the astronomer who challenged the geocentric model of the universe. From his upbringing in Torun, Poland, to his academic journey…
S5E2 Regiomontanus and the Revival of Astronomy in the West
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