Explore Leonardo da Vinci’s life in a 20-page illustrated biography, from Florence and The Last Supper to Mona Lisa, notebooks and unfinished inventions.
From sky observations in Khwarazm to Sanskrit scholarship and a mountain above the plain, follow Al-Biruni’s search for knowledge across languages and political upheaval.
From Eatonville porches to Harlem and Caribbean fieldwork, follow Zora Neale Hurston’s writing, research and independent artistic voice.
From a family fossil business to remarkable marine-reptile discoveries, follow Mary Anning’s skill, friendships and search for recognition on the Dorset coast.
From childhood lessons to the Heian court, follow Murasaki Shikibu’s learning, family life and the inner worlds of The Tale of Genji.
From Chicago workrooms to French airfields and American airshows, Bessie Coleman pursues flight and a wider path into aviation for Black students.
From lessons by letter to the 1843 Notes, follow Ada Lovelace’s mathematical work, collaboration with Babbage and imagination beyond arithmetic.
From a childhood search for schooling to Tuskegee classrooms and farm demonstrations, follow Carver’s work with plants, soil, art and shared knowledge.
From childhood books to convent scholarship and a defense of women's learning, follow Sor Juana's intellectual life in colonial New Spain.
From New Orleans streets to recording studios and world stages, follow Louis Armstrong’s music, collaborations, public voice and enduring recorded life.
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