The ancients believed the movements of celestial objects profoundly influenced events here on Earth. Thus, it was vital that they map the cosmos, tracking the M

The ancients believed the movements of celestial objects profoundly influenced events here on Earth. Thus, it was vital that they map the cosmos, tracking the Moon, planets, and star constellations as they arced across the heavens. In doing so, they developed complex mathematics, philosophies, and birthed the science of astronomy.