Scientists are unraveling the mystery of the Star of Bethlehem, suggesting that it was a conjunction of planets observed in 7 BC. Astrophysicist Anastassios Mourouziadis explains how the astronomical events were interpreted by ancient populations. He highlights a significant conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn and discusses earlier astronomical calculations by ancient civilizations. The article emphasizes the conflict between scientific explanations and religious interpretations, illustrating how history has often sidelined mathematical and astronomical knowledge in favor of myths.