![]() ![]() He discusses what the remarkable life and (perhaps) ordinary achievements of John Westwyk tell us about the place of precise planetary astronomy within monastic life, and within medieval culture more generally. ![]() The Light Ages is an attempt to write a history of science in the later Middle Ages which focuses on everyday practices of calculation, demonstration, teaching, learning and instrument use.įalk's talk will examine what we can know about the astronomical skills of a poorly-recorded monk in fourteenth-century England. The Light Ages A Medieval Journey of Discovery By: Seb Falk Narrated by: Seb Falk Length: 11 hrs and 3 mins Release date: 09-24-20 Language: English 5 ratings Regular price: 17. ![]() The Light Agesįalk talks about his book The Light Ages: A Medieval Journey of Discovery, published in Dutch as De verlichte middeleeuwen. Histories of medieval sciences, especially those written for non-academic audiences, have often focused on big ideas and famous names. This time the lecture will be given by Dr Seb Falk (University of Cambridge). On 26 November, the next (online) edition of the lecture series of the Utrecht Centre for Medieval Studies will take place. Cambridge University historian Dr Seb Falk joins History for Atheists to discuss his book 'The Light Ages' and misconceptions about science. The Light Ages: The Surprising Story of Medieval Science Seb Falk 3.70 1,038 ratings238 reviews Want to read Kindle 9.99 Rate this book An illuminating guide to the scientific and technological achievements of the Middle Ages through the life of a crusading astronomer-monk. ![]()
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