Series 1
Series Summary
Professor Allan Chapman reveals that the myths of our ancient ancestors conceal extraordinary astronomical insights, and shows how their astronomical religion of Gods in the Sky played a central role in the development of human civilisation, allowing them to measure time and bring order to their chaotic lives.
With the help of puppets, dancers and Christmas tree lights (and, bizarrely, Sir Patrick Moore decked out as various ancient gods, including Zeus and Ra), Professor Chapman presents his politically incorrect Big Ideas with extraordinary originality, enthusiasm and charm.
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Episodes (3)
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Professor Allan Chapman travels to Egypt, where he tells the story of the ancient astronomer priests and their over-sexed gods.
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Professor Allan Chapman explores the world of the ancient Greeks, as the first great seafaring people they needed astronomy for navigation…
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In the third and final part of Professor Allan Chapman's unusual look at the history of astronomical religion, he travels to Rome and…
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