Discover how historians are using artificial intelligence to trace the evolution of astronomical knowledge in Europe during the early 1500s. Witness the birth of an international scientific community through the lens of computational historian Matteo Valleriani from the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science in Berlin. By analyzing 359 astronomy textbooks published between 1472 and 1650, Valleriani and his team unveil a world where geocentric astronomy was at the forefront, shaping education and understanding across various disciplines. Students delved into celestial navigation, connecting ancient events with zodiac constellations to unlock historical mysteries.
2024-10-30 09:00:00
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