Description

How did views of the universe evolve from ancient gods/primal chaos through the big bang to modern precision cosmology? Explore expansion of the universe, dark matter, dark energy, cosmic inflation, ultimate fate of the universe, discovery of exoplanets and the search for life. Meet well known players (Hubble, Einstein) and lesser-known (mule-team driver/high school dropout with key contributions, hidden figures of astronomy). No mathematical or scientific prerequisites; only a curiosity about the universe is required.