Articles related to "Greek Mathematics"
The Number Zero
As far as numbers go, zero has throughout history caused mathematicians no end of grief and discomfort, yet it remains an important chapter in mathematical history.
the number zero • math history • history of mathematics • history of zero • what is zero
As far as numbers go, zero has throughout history caused mathematicians no end of grief and discomfort, yet it remains an important chapter in mathematical history.
the number zero • math history • history of mathematics • history of zero • what is zero
The Sieve of Eratosthenes
Throughout mathematical history, thinkers have attempted to come up with a great many methods by which to discover prime numbers. Eratosthenes' was perhaps the simplest.
sieve of eratosthenes • greek mathematics • prime number theory • number theory • mathematical tricks
Throughout mathematical history, thinkers have attempted to come up with a great many methods by which to discover prime numbers. Eratosthenes' was perhaps the simplest.
sieve of eratosthenes • greek mathematics • prime number theory • number theory • mathematical tricks
An Explanation of Pi
The number pi has intrigued great thinkers for millenia. Only recently have mathematicians and scientists been able to truly understand how it relates to nature.
pi • ancient mathematics • history of pi • explanation of pi • what is pi
The number pi has intrigued great thinkers for millenia. Only recently have mathematicians and scientists been able to truly understand how it relates to nature.
pi • ancient mathematics • history of pi • explanation of pi • what is pi
Through the Past Lightly
Everything in science past isn't recorded in the annals of history.
asimov • glass • coal • aqueduct • magnetism
Everything in science past isn't recorded in the annals of history.
asimov • glass • coal • aqueduct • magnetism
First Wave - Nostradamus' Prophecies
A short look at the Nostradamus and the new Sci-Fi series First Wave.
the first wave • sci-fi tv • nostradamus • millenium prophecy
A short look at the Nostradamus and the new Sci-Fi series First Wave.
the first wave • sci-fi tv • nostradamus • millenium prophecy
From Parthenon to Modern Movement
The Parthenon is an outstanding example of the classical language of architecture, and continues as a source of inspiration for each new generation of architects.
parthenon • classical language of architecture • ancient greek architecture • order in architecture • temple of athena
The Parthenon is an outstanding example of the classical language of architecture, and continues as a source of inspiration for each new generation of architects.
parthenon • classical language of architecture • ancient greek architecture • order in architecture • temple of athena
RICHARD GREENER: Harvard's First African American Graduate
In 1870, Richard Greener became the first African American to graduate from Harvard. He later became a distinguished lawyer, educator and U.S. Consul and Diplomat.
african americans • harvard college
In 1870, Richard Greener became the first African American to graduate from Harvard. He later became a distinguished lawyer, educator and U.S. Consul and Diplomat.
african americans • harvard college
The Early Scientific Revolution
Changes in world views happened during the Scientific Revolution of the 18th Century. However, early thinkers, as far back as the 1300s helped lay the foundation.
early causes of the scientific revolution • aristotle and scientific revolution • ptolemy scientific revolution • medieval science • science in the middle ages
Changes in world views happened during the Scientific Revolution of the 18th Century. However, early thinkers, as far back as the 1300s helped lay the foundation.
early causes of the scientific revolution • aristotle and scientific revolution • ptolemy scientific revolution • medieval science • science in the middle ages
Hypatia: Philosopher and Symbol
She is Hypatia, and she has become both a symbol and a cause, often unconnected with the realities of her life and ideas. Separating the facts about her from the legend challenges today's scholars.
philosophy • hypatia • neoplatonism • giacobazzi • kirtland community college
She is Hypatia, and she has become both a symbol and a cause, often unconnected with the realities of her life and ideas. Separating the facts about her from the legend challenges today's scholars.
philosophy • hypatia • neoplatonism • giacobazzi • kirtland community college
FANNY JACKSON-COPPIN, A Priceless Gift to Humanity
A profile of the first African-American woman to become principal of a school
african-american women
A profile of the first African-American woman to become principal of a school
african-american women