Eclipses: A Historical Game Changer and Must-See Phenomenon

Eclipses have had a significant impact on human history, influencing decisions, changing the outcome of battles, and shaping our understanding of the universe. Examples include a solar eclipse in 585 BC that ended a war between the Lydians and the Medes, an eclipse that saved Christopher Columbus and his crew from starvation in 1504, and a lunar eclipse in 1806 that solidified the influence of Native American leaders Tecumseh and his brother. The most historically consequential eclipse occurred in 1919 when a solar eclipse confirmed Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity. Eclipses continue to captivate and shape human history.