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PODCAST

The Complete History of Science

Gethin Richards

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.Support the show and keep it going:https://buymeacoffee.com/completehistoryofscienceFollow me on BlueSky for updates:https://bsky.app/profile/gethinrichards.bsky.socialYouTube:https://youtube.com/@thecompletehistoryofscienceMusic credit:Folk

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39:25

The New Astronomy [Johannes Kepler Part 3]

The Complete History of Science ·

2025/11/14

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 first two laws of planetary motion. His New Astronomy not only redefined celestial mechanics but transformed astronomy from a geometric art into a true physical science. Support the show Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/completehistoryofscience Contact: thecompletehistoryofscience@gmail.com...

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34:19

Let Me Not Seem to Have Lived in Vain [Johannes...

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2025/11/10

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 clashing temperaments — Tycho’s secrecy and pride meeting Kepler’s impatience and ambition — yet their collaboration began to bear fruit as Kepler tackled problems of planetary motion and optical theory. Despite constant uncertainty, Kepler’s time at Benátky marked the beginning of a partnershi...

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42:49

Secrets of the Universe [Johannes Kepler Part 1]

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2025/09/28

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 the cosmos. In Graz he developed his bold first theory, published in Mysterium Cosmographicum, which linked the orbits of the planets to the five Platonic solids and made him one of the earliest open defenders of heliocentrism. Facing religious persecution and desperate for accurate data, Ke...

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Update on the show

The Complete History of Science ·

2025/08/13

Quick update on the show. Support the show Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/completehistoryofscience Contact: thecompletehistoryofscience@gmail.com BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/gethinrichards.bsky.social Music Credit: Folk Round Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

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28:38

Tycho's World System [Tycho Brahe Part 3]

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2025/06/20

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 alternative to both the Ptolemaic and Copernican systems, he developed a geo-heliocentric model in which the Sun orbited the Earth while the planets orbited the Sun, a theory he supported with years of precise measurements, including a (mistaken) parallax for Mars. Though he failed to find definitive pr...

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Hven is a Place on Earth [Tycho Brahe Part 2]

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2025/06/15

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 Europe. But just as construction began, a brilliant comet appeared in the night sky. For Tycho, it was more than a celestial spectacle: it was a chance to test Aristotle, challenge old ideas, and prove that careful observation could overturn centuries of dogma. This episode traces Tycho’s...

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35:08

A New Star [Tycho Brahe Part 1]

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2025/06/14

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 Danish nobleman with a passion for astronomy, set out to uncover the truth. His meticulous observations challenged established ideas and sparked debates among scholars. But Tycho’s journey wasn’t just about science, it was a struggle against family expectations, social norms, and the limits...

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31:48

The Lodestone, the Compass and the Magnetic Earth

The Complete History of Science ·

2025/05/25

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 the work of Peter Peregrinus, a 13th-century scholar whose detailed experiments with magnets laid the foundation for future magnetic science, and Robert Norman, who devised a method to reveal the mysterious “dip” of the magnetic needle. It also explores early efforts to understand magnetic dec...

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23:51

Circulation! [William Harvey Part 3]

The Complete History of Science ·

2025/01/18

Contact: thecompletehistoryofscience@gmail.comTwitter: @complete_sciMusic Credit: Folk Round Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

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20:57

Be Still My Beating Heart [William Harvey Part 2]

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2025/01/11

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 innovative experiments on blood flow and the heart, Harvey began challenging Galen’s teachings. His relentless curiosity would soon lead to the groundbreaking discovery of blood circulation. Contact: thecompletehistoryofscience@gmail.comTwitter: @complete_sciMusic Credit: Folk Round Kevin Mac...

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18:47

Aristotle My General, Fabricius My Guide [William...

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2024/12/27

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 learning. At Padua, Harvey encountered the teachings of Aristotle, particularly the idea of understanding the "final cause" of things, which influenced his approach to medicine. He also studied under Hieronymous Fabricius, who combined Aristotelian philosophy with detailed dissections, shapin...

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22:10

Fallopio and Fabricius

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2024/11/11

Contact: thecompletehistoryofscience@gmail.comTwitter: @complete_sciMusic Credit: Folk Round Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

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19:26

Realdo Colombo and the Pulmonary Transit of the Blood

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2024/10/05

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 discovered that blood circulates through the lungs, a finding that corrected earlier theories and contributed to a major shift in Renaissance anatomical and physiological studies. His work, though not initially credited, played a crucial role in advancing medical knowledge and laid the groundwork f...

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24:26

Vesalius: The Book of the Body

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2024/07/19

Send us a Text Message.Contact: thecompletehistoryofscience@gmail.comTwitter: @complete_sciMusic Credit: Folk Round Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

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21:29

The World of Andreas Vesalius

The Complete History of Science ·

2024/07/08

Send us a Text Message.The background and early life of the great renaissance anatomist Andreas Vesalius.Contact: thecompletehistoryofscience@gmail.comTwitter: @complete_sciMusic Credit: Folk Round Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

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22:20

Nicolaus Copernicus Part 2: On the Revolutions

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2024/03/17

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Nicolaus Copernicus: A More Reasonable Arrangement

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2024/03/11

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Regiomontanus and the Revival of Astronomy in the West

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2024/03/08

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The Apogee of Islamic Astronomy

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2024/03/05

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17:03

Roger Bacon

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2023/12/22

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