- TIL: Far from holding back science, "The Roman Catholic Church gave more financial aid and support to the study of astronomy for over six centuries, from the recovery of ancient learning during the late Middle Ages into the Enlightenment, than any other, and, probably, all other, institutions." http://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/kjhe4/til_far_from_holding_back_science_the_roman/ 25 comments history