Author: Darius von Guttner Sporzynski, Researcher, Historian, Australian Catholic University

In a world where information flows freely, it’s easy to forget that, for centuries, knowledge was much harder to come by. Imagine living in a time when the internet didn’t exist, books were scarce, libraries were few, and most people couldn’t even read. This was the world of Isidore of Seville, a man dedicated to gathering and sharing knowledge to be passed down for generations. Thanks to his work, he was named the patron saint of the internet in 1997 by Pope John Paul II, recognising his impact on knowledge and communication. Importantly, understanding Isidore’s life and work also helps…