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Gods and Monsters
In this episode we explore the origins of our relationship with the skies. From our earliest ancestors we discover how we used the skies to navigate and tell time, and how we gave religious significance to the things we saw in it. We finish on the cusp of a revolution that gave birth to modern science.
Episode Clips
Celestial Alignment
Astronomer Phil Plait explains how ancient civilizations aligned their buildings.
The Story of Icarus
Ancient Skies recounts the Ancient Greek myth of Icarus through detailed animation.
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