In Hellenistic and Roman times, the prevailing view was still the geocentric one. The brilliant heliocentric theory advanced by Aristarchos in the early third century B.C. was never established, because it met with hostility in Athens—Aristarchos was accused of impiety and faced the death penalty. Continue reading “Theocracy against Science and Philosophy; the less known face of ancient Athens”
The ancient Greek philosophers’ and astronomers’ heliocentric view of the world
We propose the working hypothesis that the actual belief of the early Greek philosophers and astronomers was the heliocentric, rather than the geocentric, view of the Solar System. Continue reading “The ancient Greek philosophers’ and astronomers’ heliocentric view of the world”
Astronomical Findings in the Orphic Hymns
This post is a brief presentation of a very interesting scientific research in the Orphic Hymns. Continue reading “Astronomical Findings in the Orphic Hymns”
Theological approach to Aeschylus’ tragedy “Agamemnon”
In this article we analyze excerpts from Aeschylus‘ tragedy “Agamemnon” in an original way. Continue reading “Theological approach to Aeschylus’ tragedy “Agamemnon””
Bernstorf, Bavaria; Mycenean Linear B in Bronze Age Germany
In this post we present information extracted from official publications on the archaeological site of Bernstorf in Bavaria, Germany. Some exciting findings have come to light, including two amber objects with incised Mycenean Linear B Writing. Continue reading “Bernstorf, Bavaria; Mycenean Linear B in Bronze Age Germany”
Minoan Crete and Western Tin-trade Routes
In this post we present selected parts of the very interesting paper titled “Towards a reconstruction of Tin-trade routes in mediterranean protohistory“, by Fred C. Woudhuizen. Continue reading “Minoan Crete and Western Tin-trade Routes”