The Eclipse That Ended a War and Shook the Gods Forever

The New York Times - April 2024

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This full page illustration is about the Greek philosopher Thales and his prediction of a solar eclipse in 585 BC that he leveraged as an omen to convince the battling Medes and the Lydians to end their war.

Art Director: Rodrigo Honeywell

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