Reading List for Freshman Year Person NationalityDate of Death Specialties Aeschylus   Greek, 456 BC Playwright, wrote 60 plays, but only 7 still exist. Archimedes Greek, 212 BC Scientist, mathematician.  Proved a body in a fluid becomes lighter by the amount the fluid replaces, and yelled “Eureka!” Famous expression for – I found it. He did this to see if a gold crown was really made from gold or a cheaper metal for a king. (I think). Aristophanes Greek, 388 BC Playwright, wrote 54 plays, only 11 extant. Wrote satire. Aristotle Greek,  322 BC Philosopher, scientist, physician, tutor to Alexander … Continue reading Reading List to Self-Educate