🌌 Journey into the medieval cosmos! Discover how people in the Middle Ages understood the universe – a world where Earth stood at the center, stars guided daily life, and astronomy intertwined with faith, science, and superstition.
🔭 In this documentary, we explore:
• The geocentric model: Earth as the heart of creation
• Ancient knowledge preserved by Islamic scholars
• Revolutionary instruments like the astrolabe & quadrant
• How astronomy shaped medicine, agriculture, and timekeeping
• The role of monasteries & universities in cosmic discovery
• Astrology’s influence on kings, farmers, and physicians
📜 Key Figures:
Ptolemy, Aristotle, Ibn al-Haytham, Thomas Aquinas, and the scholars of Merton College who pioneered mathematical astronomy.
⏳ Chapters:
0:00 - Cosmic Wonder: Humanity’s Eternal Question
2:45 - From Babylon to Alexandria: Ancient Foundations
6:20 - Islamic Golden Age: Preserving & Advancing Knowledge
10:15 - The Medieval University: Astronomy as Sacred Science
14:30 - Instruments of the Heavens: Astrolabes & Quadrants
18:50 - Astrology in Daily Life: Farming, Medicine & War
22:40 - Legacy: How Medieval Astronomy Shaped Modern Science
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Disclaimer:
This video was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence, using historical references, scholarly theories, and elements of folklore from the medieval period. Some scenes and facts are based on documented history, while others stem from myth, speculation, or oral traditions passed down over centuries. This content is intended for gentle, educational storytelling—especially to aid sleep or relaxation—and should not be treated as a definitive academic source. Listener discretion is advised.
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