Can science be beautiful? The author of this book, the famous philosopher and historian of science Robert Creese, is sure that it is beauty that makes a scientific experiment truly convincing. "The Prism and the Pendulum" is a fascinating scientific journey spanning 2,500 years: from Eratosthenes's first experiments in measuring the Earth's circumference to the latest discoveries in particle physics. A detailed description of the great experiments will help us understand how the thinking of brilliant scientists works, who managed to discover and clearly demonstrate to us the fundamental foundations of the world in which we live. Translation: Sergey Minkin