Artists, writers, explorers, and cultural figures who expanded human horizons
Regarded as the greatest writer in the English language.
The ultimate Renaissance man; artist and inventor.
Defined Western aesthetic through art and architecture.
Bridge between Classical and Romantic music eras.
Founder of Western musical harmony and theory.
Author of Iliad and Odyssey; foundation of literature.
Revolutionized modern art and co-founded Cubism.
Pioneered the modern animation and media industry.
Initiated permanent contact between Europe and Americas.
Led the first circumnavigation of the globe.
Opened the sea route from Europe to India.
Introduced the wealth of Asia to the European mind.
Icon of feminism, LGBTQ+ identity, and Mexican culture.
First human on the moon; symbol of space exploration.