Galileo Galilei lived from 1564-1642. Albert Einstein called Galileo the father of modern physics and natural sciences. In this Film Ideas video, explore the Italian scientist's early life, education, character, scientificaccomplishments, written work, and the rejection of his theories.

Originally released by Film Ideas, 2010. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on March 26, 2015.

Galileo Galilei: Famous People, Incredible Lives (8:00); .