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May 21
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Flat Earth Oops! Unpacking a Medieval My...

Danny Ballan
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Think folks in the Middle Ages were convinced they'd sail off the edge of the world? Prepare to have your historical assumptions flipped! We're busting the myth that educated people back then thought the Earth was flat, and exploring why questioning popular narratives is so important.

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