The Universe - Season 8

Season 8
Episodes

Stonehenge
Examining the possibility that Stonehenge was a prehistoric astronomical observatory, used to record the movements of the Sun and Moon.

Pyramids
Examining the astronomical connections of the Pyramids of Giza.

Heavenly Destruction
Examining possible astronomical explanations for the Biblical account of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, including the possibility of asteroid impact.

Star of Bethlehem
Examining possible astronomical explanations for the Star of Bethlehem in the Bible, which guided the Magi to the location of the birth of Jesus.
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