The Shape of Things; An Intellectual History of Flat Earth Theory - Part One: Zetetic Astronomy
About this episode
This episode explores the intellectual history of Flat Earth Theory, focusing on ancient and 19th-century perspectives.
In part one of a new series on the history of Flat Earth Theory, I talk about ancient conceptions of the Earth's flatness, ancient proofs of its sphericity, and the 19th century resurgence of belief in its flatness. Check out the show merch, perfect for gifts! Pledge support on Patreon to get an ad-free feed with exclusive episodes! Check out my novel, Manuscript Found! Direct all advertising inquiries to advertising@airwavemedia.com. Visit www.airwavemedia.com to find other high-quality podcasts! Some music in this episode was licensed under a Blue Dot Sessions blanket license at the time of publication. Tracks include "Cicle DR Valga," "Preston and Carle," "Tarte Tatin," "Delicates," "Game Lands," "The Gran Dias," and "Brer Krille." Additional music, including "Remedy for Melancholy," "daedalus," and "Wake Up," are by Kai Engel, licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
People in this episode
Host: Nathaniel Lloyd
Topics covered
- Flat Earth Theory
- history
- ancient astronomy
- sphericity proofs
- 19th century beliefs
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Blue Dot Sessions, Airwave Media, Megaphone
Books & works: Manuscript Found
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