Meet Our Residents
We here in Failureland are proud of our many residents. From inventors, to artists, the heights they have reached have sometimes come by accident, a twist of fate or even repeated failures. Explore some of Failurelands and history's now most celebrated individuals and the times when they were failing before they became what they are today.
Whether it be academic, economic, social, psychological or other forms of failure struggles, few residents of Failureland stay there forever. Many have gone on to change the world in amazing ways! Read more about the eventual successes these residents found below.
11 Things Invented or Discovered by Accident
11 Things Invented or Discovered by Accident
Society may hold successful inventors in high esteem, but often their discoveries and inventions were the result of an accident or a twist of fate. This is true of many everyday items, including this list of surprise breakthroughs.
The Scientific Revolution
The Scientific Revolution
Europe in the 17th century was hard to say the least. Wars, plagues and all kinds of unrest. But, there is some good news! Huge advances were underway in the scientific community in Europe at this time and the understanding of how the world works.
Galileo Galilei: Father of Modern Science
Galileo Galilei: Father of Modern Science
Galileo Galilei, was an Italian astronomer, physicist and engineer. Watch this video to learn about the man’s life story and how he pushed failures into successes with thoughtful reflection and exploration.
The Trial of Galileo: An Account
The Trial of Galileo: An Account
In the 1633 trial of Galileo Galilei, two worlds come into conflict. Galileo's world of science collides with the leadership of the Catholic Church. The result is a tragedy that marks both the end of Galileo's liberty and the end of the Italian Renaissance.
