The Queen's Astrologer: The Price of Prophecy (Part 1)

تفصیل

In Tudor England, the line between mathematics and the mystic arts is vanishingly thin. Straddling both worlds is John Dee, a brilliant scholar and astrologer whose intellect grants him access to the highest circles of power. Dee navigates the politics of the court by making bold prophecies, which win him royal favour. But even correct predictions may come with a price - and laying claim to the future is a dangerous game. For a list of sources, see the show notes at timharford.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.