Isidore of Seville: Mind Behind the Medieval Encyclopedia
Born in the heart of Visigothic Spain, Isidore of Seville (circa 560–636 AD) emerged as a towering intellect of the early Middle Ages. Esteemed as a scholar, he authored the monumental work “Etymologiae,” a compendium that aimed to preserve the entirety of human knowledge. His efforts not only fostered the intellectual life of medieval Europe […]