Uploaded January 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This video explores how the Romans gave astrology the basic form it still has today.
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Chapters:
0:00 Caesar's comet
0:30 The Ptolemaic universe
1:36 Babylonian origins
3:27 Aims and methods of astrology
4:32 Astrologers and emperors
5:02 Firmicus Maternus
6:21 The ubiquity of astrology
7:02 Criticisms and persistence
This video explores how the Romans gave astrology the basic form it still has today.
Get 25% off Blinkist premium and enjoy 2 memberships for the price of 1! Start your 7-day free trial by clicking here: blinkist.com/toldinstone2
Please consider supporting toldinstone on Patreon:
patreon.com/toldinstone
If you liked this video, you might also enjoy my book “Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants: Frequently Asked Questions about the Ancient Greeks and Romans.”
amazon.com/Naked-Statues-Fat-Gladiators-Elephants/dp/1633887022
If you're so inclined, you can follow me elsewhere on the web:
reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/wiki/profiles/toldinstone
instagram.com/toldinstone
goodreads.com/author/show/20993845.Garrett_Ryan
Chapters:
0:00 Caesar's comet
0:30 The Ptolemaic universe
1:36 Babylonian origins
3:27 Aims and methods of astrology
4:32 Astrologers and emperors
5:02 Firmicus Maternus
6:21 The ubiquity of astrology
7:02 Criticisms and persistence
