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Ferrari History

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Discover Ferrari's fascinating history through firsthand accounts of those involved, including a revealing look at enigmatic founder Enzo Ferrari.

The 20 Most Underrated Science Fiction Movies

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Sci-Fi films need time to find their audience and with that in mind, here the top 20 underrated sci-fi movies of all time. The post The 20 Most Underrated Science Fiction Movies appeared first on Goliath.

Can You Pass This Renaissance History Quiz?

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The Renaissance was a time of new ideas and some of the most talented people who have ever lived. If you think you know the people, places and things that influenced the time, then it's your time to shine. Take the quiz to show your stuff!

The Enigma of 137: Science's Most Magical Number

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The number 137, which is significant in multiple applications, has long been an object of fascination for physicists, mathematicians and mystics.

How Galileo Fought the Catholic Church and Became the First Superstar Scientist 

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Galileo Galilei made breakthroughs in physics and astronomy. Along the way, he fought for intellectual freedom and became the first celebrity scientist.

Why Karl Marx Was One of the Most Influential and Destructive Thinkers In History

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He co-authored The Communist Manifesto, which was the basis for a new political movement. But to say he is only the Father of Communism sells Karl Marx short.

Who Was the First Scientist?

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We've been observing and experimenting in the name of science for centuries. But who deserves the honor of being humanity's very first scientist? Is it Euclid, Darwin, Galileo or someone else?

How the Enlightenment Worked

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The Enlightenment was a period of major intellectual change. Read about the Age of Enlightenment and the Enlightenment thinkers' impact on history.

How Astrolabes Work

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Astrolabes are exquisitely crafted instruments that have hundreds of uses. Isn't it time you learned how to use this handy decoder of the sky?

Nasir al-Din Al-Tusi

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Al-Tusi, Nasir al-Din (1201-1274) was one of the greatest scholars of his time and one of the most influential figures in Islamic intellectual history.

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