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India is actively pursuing a decolonisation agenda, moving beyond English's historical dominance. This initiative, championed ...

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While scholars like Copernicus undoubtedly learned from the Islamic world, this was a two-way street, stressed Morrison.

Mysterious interstellar object 3I/ATLAS has reemerged from behind the Sun, allowing astronomers to once again get a glimpse at the rare visitor. The object, which is generally believed by experts to ...

Archaeologists in Frombork, Poland, have unearthed a rare 16th-century compass, a remarkable find that may be linked to the time of Nicolaus Copernicus, the pioneering astronomer. Discovered during a ...

Astronomy day 2025 is upon us! To celebrate, we've picked six targets to emphasize the variety and scale of objects visible in the night sky that will make for a beautiful and rewarding sight, whether ...

What started as a 1960s school fundraiser in California became a nationwide escape into the past. Here’s the history behind the Renaissance fairs and how they blend fantasy, theater, and community in ...

The article recounts the author's personal journey into astronomy, highlighting several influential beginner astronomy guidebooks from various eras, including "Stars: A Guide to the Constellations," ...