Greek intellectuals in the ancient library of Alexandria made a profound contribution to science and several other disciplines. Credit: mharrsch. CC BY 2.0/flickr Traveling in Alexandria is an intellectually enriching experience. On one’s travels there, it becomes apparent how the people of Alexandria enlightened the world. A plethora of intellectuals, including ancient Greek mathematician Euclid, the father of geometry, and Eratosthenes, the fa…