by QRKIEZ | Jan 13, 2026 | History, Inspiration, Research on Neurodivergence
When people say a famous person or historical figure was “probably autistic,” they usually mean the person’s surviving letters, biographies, and reported habits sound consistent with common autism traits, such as differences in social communication and interaction,...
by Ben Schatzel | Jul 21, 2025 | History, Myths, Research on Neurodivergence
Neurodivergence isn’t new – despite the news. Autism isn’t a modern ‘epidemic’—it’s an enduring thread in human history, from prehistoric artisans to today’s tech innovators. To suggest that Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a recent phenomenon is to neglect the very...