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Episode 34: What Happened in Harappa
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Length:
38 minutes
Released:
Sep 30, 2023
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Description
India developed one of the most advanced astronomies of any of the ancient cultures, even rivaling European astronomy in its accuracy by the 18th century. We look at how the geography of India influenced its history and then turn briefly to the little we know about the astronomy of the Harappan Civilization. Finally we end with the astronomy of the Rigveda.
Released:
Sep 30, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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