Letters Archive

The Power of Curiosity and Persistence: Lessons from George Bernard Dantzig's Unsolved Statistical Problems

Florence Nightingale used statistics and visual representation to prove the importance of improved sanitation in military hospitals, leading to major reforms and saving countless lives.

Discover the hidden engineering principles behind everyday doors and how they impact safety.

Discover the incredible journey of Marco Polo and how his travels almost went unheard.

Did you know a year on Earth used to be over 400 days long? Discover how our planet's dance with the Moon changed time itself!

Discover the reasons behind Europeans' fascination with India and their eagerness to explore it in the 1400s.

In 1626, Peter Minuit bought Manhattan Island from the Lenape tribe for a mere $24 worth of goods. But this seemingly insignificant transaction raises intriguing questions about what it means to truly own something.

The name America was derived from the Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci, who discovered new lands and wrote about his experiences.