Historical Perspective of Cosmology

This lecture provides a historical overview of cosmology, starting from the structure of the course and the participants' introductions to the key historical books and scientific revolutions in cosmology. It covers topics such as the basics of modern cosmology, the matter content in the universe, gravitational lensing, the intervening universe, the cosmic microwave background, inhomogeneities in the universe, and gravitational waves. The lecture also delves into the concepts of the universe's formation, evolution, and content, emphasizing the scientific approach and the parameters defining cosmological theories.