History for Atheists

The Medieval Flat Earth Myth

March 20, 2021 Tim O'Neill Season 1 Episode 2
The Medieval Flat Earth Myth
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History for Atheists
The Medieval Flat Earth Myth
Mar 20, 2021 Season 1 Episode 2
Tim O'Neill

Despite it having been repeatedly debunked by historians, some atheist activists continue to peddle the myth that the Medieval Church taught the earth was flat. But how did this myth arise and what did medieval people really know about the shape of the earth?

See also:
https://historyforatheists.com/2016/06/the-great-myths-1-the-medieval-flat-earth/​
https://historyforatheists.com/the-great-myths/

And my detailed critique of the claims of "Aron Ra":
https://historyforatheists.com/2019/08/aron-ra-gets-everything-wrong/



Show Notes

Despite it having been repeatedly debunked by historians, some atheist activists continue to peddle the myth that the Medieval Church taught the earth was flat. But how did this myth arise and what did medieval people really know about the shape of the earth?

See also:
https://historyforatheists.com/2016/06/the-great-myths-1-the-medieval-flat-earth/​
https://historyforatheists.com/the-great-myths/

And my detailed critique of the claims of "Aron Ra":
https://historyforatheists.com/2019/08/aron-ra-gets-everything-wrong/