The Somnium Project

Exploring Johannes Kepler's 'Somnium' – one of the first science fiction stories

Christopher Columbus to Thailand’s Kings: 11 Curious Eclipse Stories

Solar and lunar eclipses have sometimes played quite a remarkable role in human history. From foretelling evil omens to inspiring early works of science fiction, here are 11 of the most curious stories about eclipses.

Source: Christopher Columbus to Thailand’s Kings: 11 Curious Eclipse Stories

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The Somnium Project is an ongoing effort to fully translate into English the Somnium, which Kepler wrote in Latin between 1600 and his death in 1630.

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