The idea that the earth goes around the sun has an ancient precedent: the heliocentric theory of Aristarchus of Samos.

A look at what he thought, why he thought it, and what other people thought of it.

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Aristarchus and the heliocentric theory

Many popular beliefs about ancient Greece and Rome are misconceptions. This blog digs into the evidence and looks for the reality behind the myth.