THE HUMAN COSMOS. A SECRET HISTORY OF THE STARS

For most of human history, we have led not just an earthly existence but a cosmic one. Celestial cycles drove every aspect of our da ily lives. Our innate relationship with the stars shaped who we are - our religious beliefs, power structures, scientific advances a nd even our biology. But over the last few centuries we have separated ourselves from the universe that surrounds us. And that disco nnect comes at a cost.In The Human Cosmos Jo Marchant takes us on a tour through the history of humanity's relationship with the hea vens. We...[Read more]