The genius of da vinci

A personal approach to the Renaissance

INCREDIBLE IDEAS AND DEVICES THAT GOT LOST IN THE BRIGHT GLARE OF GENIUS

What’s in a Year: A Countryman’s Tale Through ...

Ancient India gave the world its number system, anticipated Galileo’s heliocentric theory by a millennium and spread its culture from Egypt to Siberia–only to be almost entirely forgotten. It’s past time to restore it to its rightful place in history

The mythology surrounding creative and scientific breakthroughs

The country home of Lord Armstrong, Cragside, was the first house in the world to use hydro-electric power. In addition to electric light, it boasted a hydraulically powered dishwasher and dumb waiter