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b'Florence Episode 14 Galileo\\nAmid all the art and culture in Florence, it\\u2019s important to remember that the city also has a special place in the history of science, most notably as the home of Galileo.\\xa0 This episode begins with a biography, including his links to the Medici family, his main work and his controversial dispute with the catholic church, whose doctrine was in direct opposition to Galileo\\u2019s teaching.\\xa0 Hear about the resulting trial and sentence, and find out about the places in Florence today where Galileo is remembered, notably at his tomb in Santa Croce and at the Science Museum named after him.'