René Descartes (1596–1650) was a key thinker in philosophy, math, and science, making a lasting impact on Western ideas. He was born in La Haye, France, a town now named Descartes after him, and studied at the Jesuit College of La Flèche, where he developed a strong interest in questioning and thinking deeply.
Read MoreGenius often flourishes under adversity. Such was the case with Archimedes, whose life and achievements emerged amidst the turmoil of the Punic Wars between the Roman Republic and Carthage.
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