Lovelace valued metaphysics on a par with mathematics.
She saw them as tools for discovering "invisible worlds around us." She believed that intuition and imagination were crucial to the successful application of mathematical and scientific concepts.
Columbus' return caused a great stir. He was welcomed by thousands of people, especially since he brought gold and colorful ara parrots as a gift for the king.
In a conversation with the royal couple, Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castile, Columbus spoke ...
