On Feb 13, 1633, Galileo Galilei arrived in Rome for his trial before the Roman Inquisition.

On Feb 13, 1633

Galileo Galilei arrived in Rome for his trial before the Roman Inquisition.

He was eventually placed under house arrest.

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