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② Beyond the Edge of the World▪On worldviews in Columbus’ time

A History of Science by Dr Michiel Meulendijk

May 1, 201722:14Society & Culture

Columbus discovers America. But more importantly, he discovers discovery itself. In 1492, Columbus sailed west to prove that the world was round. His sailors, terrified of falling off the edge of the world, were on the b...

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② Beyond the Edge of the World▪On worldviews in Columbus’ time is an episode from A History of Science by Dr Michiel Meulendijk. Columbus discovers America. But more importantly, he discovers discovery itself. In 1492, Columbus sailed west...

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Published May 1, 2017, 22:14 long, audio available.