Many geoscientists associate the name Goldschmidt as one of the premier conferences in the field of geochemistry - just follow the associated hashtags on Twitter and you'll see how this field shapes our understanding of the world. Little know the man behind the name. In the most recent issue of Elements Magazine, the Geochemical Society featured Victor Moritz Goldschmidt's life story, from humble beginnings to being saved from the Nazis by his stalwart colleagues. Definitely check out his incredible story, courtesy of the Geochemical Society and Elements Magazine.