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"Is it possible that light and love share the same properties?
They must!
Love heats and burns - but it does not have weight. Love has no mass.
Otherwise, how would our souls survive the pelting?”"
– Émilie du Châtelet in Legacy of Light

Have You Ever Considered a Career in Painting Astrological Objects? >
Dr. Vera Rubin visits the Legacy of Light cast
Legacy of Light Videos >
Behind-the-scenes looks at Arena Stage's production of Karen Zacarías' Legacy of Light.

Meet the Playwright >
Karen Zacarías sits down with Literary Manager Janine Sobeck to discuss the creation of Legacy of Light
An Arena Stage Influence at 35,000 feet above Mid America >
John Layman, Science Advisor to playwright Karen Zacarías, tells about his experience with the play.

The Enlightenment >
Explore the time that championed individualism, rational thought, and a scientific revolution

• Passionate Minds >
  It’s the relationship of the century (18th century, that is). Journey through the “legacy” of Émilie and Voltaire
• The Enlightened Ones >
  Meet the innovative philosophers of the Enlightenment
• Living Under the Sun >
  Experience Versailles court life under the reign of King Louis XIV

Science and the Enlightenment >
Discover the important scientific advancements achieved during the Enlightenment

• A Victim of Gravity >
  Learn about physicist and mathematician Isaac Newton and his groundbreaking developments in classical mechanics
• Leibniz: Newton’s Friend and Foe >
  Uncover the truth behind Leibniz’s relationship with Isaac Newton and his contributions to the development of calculus
• String Theory: A Theory of Everything? >
  How do we explain the universe? Delve into these modern theories that seek to answer this age-old question
• Astronomy and Astrophysics, Then and Now >
  Chart the study of the planets from ancient times through modern day

The Baby ... My Baby >
Chronicle the surrogacy process and issues surrounding this branch of “modern science”

Our Legacy Library >
Curious to dig deeper? Browse through our list of favorite books, articles, and websites

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