Newton’s Principia
Newton’s Principia has received more attention from philosophers than any other scientific book. But from one century to the next, …
Important Persons
Leonardo da Vinci: Mona Lisa
Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, also known as Portrait of Lisa Gherardini, Wife of Francesco del Giocondo, Italian La Gioconda, …
Leonardo da Vinci
From April 15, 1452, to May 2, 1519, the world was blessed by the genius that was Leonardo da Vinci. …
Vasco da Gama
When he reaches Calicut on the Malabar Coast, Vasco da Gama becomes the first European to reach India through the …
Christopher Columbus
Although Christopher Columbus is credited with discovering the Americas in 1492, we now know that humans had been there long …
Marco Polo
During the Yuan Dynasty, the renowned traveler and explorer Marco Polo traveled over the Silk Road to China (1271–1368). The …
Prophet Muhammad
Prophet Muhammad’s Life Prophet Muhammad was born in Mecca some time in about 570 AD (now in Saudi Arabia). His …
King Darius III
The final ruler of the Achaemenid dynasty (reigned 336-330 bc) was Darius III, also known as Codommanus (died 330 bc, …
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ’s life and teachings are described in the New Testament of the Bible. He is a key figure in …