Vergil

In 1687 Boyle’s friend David Abercromby announced his intention of writing a treatise which would be a history of discovery through the ages—the book that Polydore Vergil had failed to write.

As much as Vergil Ortiz Jr. reminds himself of that, he can’t stop wondering about what he’s lost over the last three months.

Vergil Ortiz Jr.’s New Year’s resolution is to improve his focus.

This is in keeping with accounts from the Tudor historian Polydore Vergil, who said Richard III was buried "without any pomp or solemn funeral".

This is in keeping with accounts from the medieval historian Polydore Vergil, who said Richard III was buried "without any pomp or solemn funeral".