Galileo Galilei: the Life and Times of the Father of Modern Science
Words: 623 2743On February 15, 1564, Galileo Galilei—a name linked with science and history—was born in Pisa, Italy. There were major changes in science, art, and culture in the late 16th and early 17th century. Galileo lived during this critical juncture in European history, when the scientific revolution was just getting started and the Renaissance was blossoming. Though his father wanted him to become a doctor, Galileo's love of mathematics and natural philosophy brought him to the University of Pisa, where he […]