Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
One person's research inspired another's, and books allowed knowledge to accumu-
late. Galileo championed the counter-commonsense notion that the earth spun around the
sun, and Isaac Newton later explained the mathematics of those moving celestial bodies.
Historical Documents
Nearby are many more historical documents. The displays change frequently, but you may
see letters by Henry VIII, Queen Elizabeth I, Darwin, Freud, Gandhi, and others. But for
now, let's trace the evolution of...
Early English Literature
Four out of every five English words have been borrowed from other languages. The Eng-
lish language, like English culture (and London today), is a mix derived from foreign in-
vaders. Some of the historic ingredients that make this cultural stew:
• The original Celtic tribesmen
