Part 1 Ancient Times
Humans have always created things that make their lives easier or safer. However, for the inventors and builders whose lives predate written language, the title of scientist or engineer doesn’t seem to fit comfortably. Despite this, people who lived prior to the oldest known civilizations in Sumer and Mesopotamia did figure out a lot of important things. For example, they knew how to use fire, how to build a bow and arrow, and how to make a pot.
Once these ancient makers figured out a way to write things down, human history started to fill up with calculated numbers, written observations, and precise measurements. This ...
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