Discusses the lives and contributions of ten influential scholars from the early years of scientific research, including Pythagoras, Archimedes, and Pliny.

Freely tells the fascinating story of how ancient Greek philosophy and science began in the sixth century B.C., producing the remarkable discoveries and theories of Pythagoras, Plato, Aristotle, and others, which through the centuries spread across the Greco-Roman world.

Discusses the extraordinary scientific discoveries and advancements in the Islamic world after the birth of Mohammed in 570 and their impact on Western civilization in subsequent centuries and today.

Discusses the achievements of the ancient Egyptians in science, mathematics, astronomy, medicine, agriculture, and technology.