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born 1473
Nicolas Copernicus
Copernicus
Lived 1473 to 1543, aged 70.
Nicolaus Copernicus lived quietly, worked carefully, and changed the universe without ever seeing the revolution he began.
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“The movement of the planets agrees best with actual observations.”
- Copernicus
- 1543
Copernicus
Nicolaus Copernicus judged ideas not by tradition or authority, but by how well they fit the evidence.
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Hist 3: Medieval History
500 CE to 1500 CE
World history from 500 CE to 1500 CE.
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Debating History: Should We Say “Dark Ages” or “Middle Ages?”
Epistemology
“Middle Ages” is the accurate term, but “dark” still captures a real regression in human thought. Labels help us understand , but they can also flatten. Be careful, especially with people.
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