“North-East of the city limits of Geneva, along the southern shore of Lake Leman. Extends the district of Cologny. In a superb location on the Cologny heights stands a modest, square, stucco house- the Villa Diodati.” (Clark) This noteworthy estate has housed both Lord Byron and Milton. The writers loved the property because of its incredible location and the marvelous nature that surrounds it. It was often a ground for their meditation on what the wrote.

London was full of impoverished people in the 1800s. Mayhew's London Labour and the London Poor demonstrated the working conditions first-hand. 

    In 1798, Napoleon Bonaparte set out to conquer Egypt. He did not only bring along soldiers on this journey though. He also brought with him engineers, scientists, and archeologists from the Commission of Science and Arts. Their goal was to enlighten the people and learn about Egyptian history. In September of 1798, after he had begun his military conquest, Napolean formed the Institut d’Égypte to accomplish these goals.