It is common knowledge that the Cold War fueled the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union. Less known, perhaps, is that…
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Category: Ancestors
Racialization Obscures Islamic Astronomical Tradition
Dominant narratives shape our understanding of astronomy’s historical development. Racism and other forms of marginalization certainly influence science today. But looking back in time,…
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The Sophistication of Mayan Astronomy
Ancient Mayan civilization was one of the most advanced societies of Mesoamerica. Mayans developed a hieroglyphic writing system and created a mathematics with the…
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Space Science in Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egypt intrigues general audiences. Its pyramids, Sphinx, and complex supernatural belief system have often attracted the attention of pseudoscience. Erich von Daniken’s popular…
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Australia’s Indigenous Astronomy Tradition
There is increasing recognition of non-Western astronomy traditions. Last year, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) recognized 86 new star names from around the world.…
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