I had a chance to speak with historian James Hannam on Tuesday about his new book, “The Genesis of Science: How The Christian Middle Ages Launched The Scientific Revolution.”
Hannam debunks some common myths, including the notion that people in the Middle Ages believed the world was flat.
More importantly, he undermines the notion that the “Dark Ages” were a time of “intellectual stagnation” where few scientific accomplishments occurred.
You can listen to our full conversation here. Or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes.