Articles related to "Greek Mathematics"

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

There are many mysteries surrounding Theodosia Burr Alston's disappearance. The daughter of controversial Vice-President, Aaron Burr, disappeared in 1813.