Copernicus and His Universe August 2, 2019 1 minute read Copernicus caused a revolution in contemporary knowledge by stating that science, not religion, explains how the universe works. Originally published by ESRI, republished with embed permission for educational, non-commercial purposes. About the Author Matthew McIntosh Administrator Visit Website View All Posts What do you feel about this? 0% Love 0% Funny 0% Wow 0% Sad 0% Angry Post navigation Previous: Slavery and the Origins of the Lost Cause MythNext: Alexander von Humboldt’s Whole Earth Vision Related Stories Medieval Plagiarists and Imitators: Forgery, Authority, and Authenticity Before Copyright April 7, 2026 Inflationary Backfire: Diocletianโs Price Edict and the Failure of Roman Economic Control April 6, 2026 Sumptuary Laws and Social Control: Why Medieval Luxury Bans Backfired April 6, 2026