Exploring the Cosmos with Giles Gasper

Introducing Giles Gasper and his talk on Exploring the Cosmos as part of the Boston Brilliance Festival of Light.

As part of the Boston Brilliance Festival of Light, join leading historian Professor Giles Gasper for an eye-opening journey into the universe as seen through the eyes of Robert Grosseteste, Bishop of Lincoln.

In this talk, Professor Gasper will explore Grosseteste’s groundbreaking theories on the cosmos, particularly his famous work On Light, where he envisions the creation of the universe as beginning with a “big bang” moment. This talk will delve into Grosseteste’s intricate blend of mathematics, theology, and philosophy, revealing how his scientific inquiries connected the heavens and Earth in fascinating ways.