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Neil deGrasse Tyson: Why the World Follows Greenwich, Not Paris

Why does the Prime Meridian — the zero line of longitude on world maps — run through Greenwich, England, and not Paris? The answer is not only geographical but also rooted in history and science.

In this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson explains the reasons behind the choice of Greenwich: Britain’s dominance in naval navigation, the importance of astronomical observations for accurate positioning, and the historical anecdote that France accepted the Greenwich meridian in exchange for the global adoption of the metric system.

This decision shaped the world: precise navigation and global timekeeping became possible thanks to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). The phrase “the empire on which the sun never sets” is directly tied to this legacy.

This video reveals how science, history, and international rivalry came together to define the time system we use today.

If you’re fascinated by space, time, astronomy, and history, Neil deGrasse Tyson’s insights in this episode are exactly what you’re looking for.
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