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 Beautiful Dreamer: Stephen Foster and the Troubled Birth of American Popular Music June 2, 2026 Abraham Lincolnโs Legacy in American Music June 2, 2026 How American Vaudeville Theater (1880s to 1930s) Invented Modern Entertainment June 2, 2026