The theory, published in 1915, transformed humankind’s understanding of space, time and gravity. The manuscript of calculations was penned between 1913 and 1914 by Einstein and his Swiss colleague Michele Besso, who kept hold of the document. Einstein’s theory of relativity shed light on the birth of the universe, planetary orbits and black holes. A manuscript with calculations made by Albert Einstein as he attempted to formulate his theory of relativity has sold at auction for €11m

