There are not many of them, people whose names are written in golden letters in the history of mankind. Thanks to their discoveries and backbreaking work, the world underwent significant changes. For hundreds of thousands of years, people have strived and strive to make life better. To alleviate the suffering of humanity and find answers to the most pressing questions. Who created the Earth? Is there a God or not? Is there life on other planets? Hundreds, thousands of questions excite the hearts and minds of people. But sometimes the answer lies on the surface itself, and you just have to stretch out your hand and the truth will be noticeable even with the naked eye. The first part of the book includes short biographies of historical figures, what people remember them for, and what they accomplished. The second part of the book is dedicated to famous collectors of the world and their masterpieces.