Timeless Creations

The dawn of human invention began not with microchips or machinery, but with something far more elemental: stone. Around 2.6 million years ago, early hominins in what is now Kenya unlocked a revolutionary skill—transforming ordinary rocks into tools. This marked the birth of the Paleolithic era, or Old Stone Age, setting our ancestors on a path of technological creativity that would forever alter the course of history. From Chance to Mastery: The First Tools Early humankind ushers in the age of inventions. The very first human invention consisted of sharp flints, found and used in their natural state by primitive peoples, who then went on to purposely sharpen stones. The practice reaches back to the very dawn of humankind; stone tools found in 1969 in Kenya are estimated to be 2,600,000 years old. The principal types of tools, which appeared in the Paleolithic period, and varied in size and appearance, are known as core, flake, and blade tools. The core tools are the largest and most p...

Imagine a world without the ability to read or write. For centuries, this was the reality for blind and visually impaired individuals. Literacy was a privilege reserved for those who could see, leaving those without sight in a world of darkness when it came to written communication. That all changed in 1824, thanks to a brilliant young inventor named Louis Braille. His revolutionary system transformed the lives of millions, enabling them to read, write, and gain independence through the power of touch. The Early Life of Louis Braille Louis Braille was born in 1809 in Coupvray, France. His early years were marked by curiosity and a keen interest in his father’s trade. Unfortunately, at the age of four, he suffered a tragic accident while playing in his father’s saddlery workshop. The injury led to a severe infection, ultimately causing complete blindness. Despite this hardship, Braille’s intelligence and determination shone through. At the age of ten, he was admitted to the National Ins...