Pliny the Elder lived in the first century AD (23 – 79). He wrote a massive work, Historia Naturalis, in 37 volumes. This work represents the first known Western encyclopedia. From the preface dedicated to the future emperor Titus, we learn that he used two thousand books in his work, from which he derived 20,000 … Read more
“The pursuit of knowledge and discovery is the joy and right of humanity.” – Alexander von Humboldt “The exploration of encounters between nations, the interaction of different cultures, sometimes thousands of kilometers apart, is one of the most exciting branches of science.” “Cultures have always communicated with each other. Communication between cultures allows for new … Read more
