Historians are finding that scientific knowledge of astronomy spread widely across Europe in the early 1500s, supported by analysis of 359 textbooks using AI.
Computational historian Matteo Valleriani emphasizes that this research challenges the notion of scientific revolutions as solitary, suggesting collaborative evolution in astronomical thought.
The study reveals that knowledge of astronomy was essential across various education disciplines, from medicine to poetry, indicating its fundamental role in early education.
By analyzing 76,000 pages from ancient texts, researchers hope to shed light on the educational backgrounds influencing how astronomy was understood historically.
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