Medieval science: everything you wanted to know
Update: 2024-10-26
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Was the medieval Church really anti-science? Why did one monk hurl himself from an the roof of his abbey tower in the name of experimentation? And what were the high-tech gadgets of the Middle Ages? Speaking to Emily Briffett, Seb Falk answers your questions on the often misunderstood realm of medieval science, highlighting the significant contributions made through scientific collaboration – from alchemy and astronomy, to optics and horology.
Elma Brenner answers all your questions on medieval medicine: https://link.chtbl.com/SDRmhrgt.
The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine.
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