Always Has Been: Chapter 1: Galileo's 1633 Trial and Influence on Enlightenment

In 1633, Galileo Galilei was tried by the Roman Catholic Inquisition for advocating the heliocentric model, which proposed that the Earth revolved around the Sun. This trial was pivotal, marking a clash between scientific inquiry and religious dogma. Despite his condemnation, Galileo's commitment to truth and reason inspired the Enlightenment, promoting a shift towards empirical evidence in science. His legacy fostered advancements in human understanding and exploration of the cosmos.