Galileo Galilei: The Astronomer Who Challenged the Church and Changed Science
Galileo Galilei’s bold discoveries about space revolutionized science — but they also put him at odds with the Catholic Church, leading to a trial for heresy and house arrest.
The article "Galileo Galilei: The Astronomer Who Challenged the Church and Changed Science" from BBC's HistoryExtra explores the groundbreaking work of Galileo Galilei, who supported the heliocentric theory, advanced telescope technology, and transformed astronomy and physics. Despite his scientific genius, Galileo clashed with the Catholic Church, leading to persecution and house arrest in his later years.
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