Abbas ibn Firnas: The Man Who Tried to Fly

Abbas ibn Firnas: The Man Who Tried to Fly

Abbas ibn Firnas lived in al-Andalus and was a scholar and inventor interested in astronomy, engineering, and materials. 

Historical accounts associate him with a famous experiment in unpowered flight, linking his name for centuries with humanity’s dream of flying. 

He was also credited with work involving glass, astronomy, and other fields.