medieval Europe
Volcanic Eruptions Linked to Origins of Black Death: New Tree Ring Research Reveals Climate Connection
Dec 09, 2025 04:42 pm CST
New research analyzing tree rings reveals that previously unknown volcanic eruptions in 1345 created climate conditions that led to failed harvests and famine in medieval Europe, triggering a chain of events that brought the Black Death pandemic to the continent through trade ships carrying infected rats from Central Asia, killing up to 60% of Europe's population.
How Ancient India Became the Center of Medieval European Astronomy and Influenced Modern AI
Oct 21, 2025 03:46 pm CST
At the NDTV World Summit 2025, Nick Booker of IndoGenius revealed how medieval Europeans considered Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh as the world's center for astronomical calculations. His presentation highlighted how ancient Indian advancements in mathematics, astronomy, and computational thinking created the foundation for modern artificial intelligence, showcasing India's historical influence on global scientific development through its unique approach of computational positivism.