In the city-state of Syracuse, Sicily, a Greek mathematician was born who would soon make history: Archimedes From birth to adulthood, he proved how a man could make the difference. Through the use of science and mathematics, Archimedes was able to leave a major impact on ancient society. During his youth, Archimedes was an ambitious learner. His father, Phidias, would force Archimedes to solve many mathematical problems. He solved most of them correctly, proving to his father that he deserved a solid education (Zannos 21). He studied in Alexandria, Egypt under Euclid. Besides mathematics, Pheidias often took Archimedes for walks at night. During these walks, Archimedes was intrigued by the stars of the night sky (Zannos 17). Was this a sign for the future? When he grew up, there is no doubt that he was a savior of ancient times. One of his most famous inventions, still used today, was called the Archimedes screw. Invented around 250 BCE, this device has been beneficial in different ways in different parts of the world. For example, the Egyptians used it to irrigate their fields while the Spanish used it to drain water from mines. On ships, this device was used to drain water (Zannos 24). The work process was not complex at all. This tool consists of a spiral located inside a cylindrical shaped object. One side of this cylinder is put in water. With the help of a grinder, this spiral turns and the water comes out of the top of the cylinder (Zannos 25). One of Archimedes' most famous events was his "Eureka!" moment. One day, Archimedes entered his bathtub. Upon entering, he made a surprising discovery. “What Archimedes had achieved was the...... middle of paper ......o Mathematics and Science as well as helping his city. His city fought the Romans for three years, but then everything fell apart. However, Sicilians will never forget the man who helped them so much. Works Cited Cook, James Wyatt. "Archimedes." Encyclopedia of ancient literature. New York: Facts On File, Inc., 2008. Ancient and Medieval History Online. Facts On File, Inc. http://www.fofweb.com/activelink2.asp?ItemID=WE49&iPin=EAncL0054&SingleRecord=True (accessed February 17, 2011). Calinger, Ronald S. “Archimedes.” The World Book Encyclopedia. ed. 2008. Gow, Mary. Archimedes: mathematical genius of the ancient world. Berkeley Heights, NJ: Enslow Publishers, 2005. Hoffman, Paul. Archimedes' Revenge: The Joys and Perils of Mathematics. New York: WW Norton & Company, 1988. Zannos, Susan. The Life and Times of Archimedes. Hockey, DE: Mitchell Lane, 2005.