Articles related to "History Of Geometry"



Euclid's First Axiom
Euclid's first axiom, concerning points and straight lines, contains hidden depth that one might miss upon a cursory glance, and which is important to his geometry.
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Euclid's Second Axiom
On the second of five axioms upon which was built the foundations of geometry, Euclid further explores the nature of straight lines.
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Euclid's Third Axiom
Euclid's third axiom describes how a simple circle, one of the most important figures in geometry, can be constructed using only a point and a line.
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Euclidean v Non-Euclidean Geometry
While most people are far more familiar with the basic principles of Euclidean geometry, scientists have come to discover that the shape of our universe is non-Euclidean.
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Painted Ladies: Victorian Architecture
A look at the extravegant and sometimes eccentric houses being built during the Victorian Era. From multiple colors to scroll work and gingerbread, these houses are fantasy castles for Americans.
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