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The eyeglasses became a symbol of wisdom, magic and even sanctity. Many medieval artists portrayed biblical personalities even most famous ones like Moses and the apostles wearing spectacles.

History Of Eyeglasses: One Of The Most Important Inventions Is Lost To History

MessageToEagle.com | March 10, 2016

MessageToEagle.com – According to ancient sources, Seneca (c. 4 BC – AD 65), the Roman philosopher, statesman and dramatist used to read “all the books in Rome” by peering