Ancient superstitions about eclipses paved the way for this scientific truth

Editor’s Note: Jason Colavito (@JasonColavito) is a writer and cultural critic based in upstate New York. His writings have appeared in Esquire, The New Republic, Slate and elsewhere. He is the author of several books, including “Jimmy: The Secret Life of James Dean,” which will be published this fall. The opinions expressed in this commentary … Read more