Table of Contents (click to expand)Early EarthWhat Shape If Not Flat?The Spherical Earth Gets Scientific BackingToo tired to read? Listen on Spotify: The ancients used basic mathematical and geometrical models, circumnavigated the earth, and observed natural phenomenon to draw conclusions about the earth’s shape. A Roman philosopher and scholar discovered that the earth is round, but people back then were disbelieving, saying “Nah, the earth is flat!” However, there were some adventure junkies who thought it would be fun to actually find out if that Roman was correct. Ferdinand Magellan and Juan Sebastián Elcano are the adventurers I’m talking about. What these badass sailors … Continue reading How Did People Figure Out That The Earth Was Round Without Any Technology?