Described as the first pure mathematician, Pythagoras is an important figure in math's development, yet relatively little is known about his existence. No reference books or biographies by him are left behind, and since his life in society was lived half-religious and half-scientific, his co...

Greek Comparison. The Greeks were, in my opinion, the pioneers of a functional government. I admire how they ran thier government, especially in Athens. "In earliest times, Athens was governed by a monarchy. A monarchy is a Greek work meaning 'ruled by one.' Soldiers handpicked thei...