Who Invented the Piano?...

One of the highly popular musical instruments, the piano is versatile enough to be used as an accompaniment, as part of chamber music as well as ensembles. Aside from these interesting qualities, there are much more to learn about it including its history. To understand the historical...

Who Invented the Quadratic Formula?...

Solving complicated mathematical problems is done by using complicated formula—like a quadratic equation. Many branches of mathematics and science made major breakthroughs because of it. Thus, many are curious who invented the quadratic formula. The Babylonians One of the earliest and...

Who Invented the Spiral Notebook?...

The established facts about spiral notebooks show it was first mentioned in the October 1934 issue of Popular Science. However the magazine did not say who the inventor was. Early accounts also called it the memorandum notebook. The Binding Aside from spiral, there are many types of...

Who Invented the Scientific Method?...

A study of the history of the scientific method will reveal that it was not invented by one single person. Rather, its development is best defined as the accumulation of knowledge that led to scientific analysis and understanding. The Scientific Method among Ancient Civilizations The...

Who Invented the Chalkboard?...

Mr. James Pillans is regarded as the inventor of the chalkboard (or blackboard). He was the Headmaster of a high school in Edinburgh, Scotland. However, the experts on the history of the chalkboard aren’t sure when he invented it. Blackboard and Chalkboard The word chalkboard is used...

Who Invented Astrology?...

The Age of the Early Babylonians If you would check out the historical records of astrology, you would probably see that the people who invented astrology are the Babylonians. This belief is supported by earliest pieces of astrological documents such as the Enuma Anu Enlil. This...

Who Invented String Art?...

Introduction String art refers to a novel type of design that became popular in the 1960s. It is made up of colored strings bound together to form interesting geometric patterns and shapes. String art has its basis and origin in mathematics. One can design an endless variety of string art...

Who Invented Algebra?...

Algebra. For most of us, it is one of the banes of school life. Many see it as an adverse course, an unnecessary complication for one’s academics. It is then not rare for students to joke about their contempt for the inventor of the subject. Well, it maybe a playful joke but it does...