Major turning points in the world are often due to new discoveries that leave a lasting impression on civilization. Such discoveries challenged beliefs and traditions of every culture in every century. During the medieval period of time, people believed that everything in nature and society were connected and the Earth was thought to be alive and untouchable. Philosophers compared society to a tree, with nobles and clergy on the top branches; merchants were included with peasants at the trunk and roots of the tree. These and other types of theories were set in motion by many Greek phil…
