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A Brief History of Mathematics
Professor of Mathematics Marcus du Sautoy reveals the personalities behind the calculations and argues that mathematics is the driving force behind modern science.
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4.6 stars from 527 ratings
History of Maths
What a great series! Such a pity it stopped at 10 episodes!
PDad89 via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 12/18/23
Brief history of Mathematics
This brief history of mathematics was well done. However, I would have liked it a little bit longer to get into the minds of these great mathematical minds. My daughter was excited about all these mathematicians. Are we going to hear from you about other mathematicians. Thank you very much indeed...Read full review »
Adisadel101 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/10/22
A hectic history of mathematics
Thanks to the bbc!
Fcbrwjy via Apple Podcasts · France · 11/20/20
Recent Episodes
This ten part history of mathematics from Newton to the present day, reveals the personalities behind the calculations: the passions and rivalries of mathematicians struggling to get their ideas heard. Professor Marcus du Sautoy shows how these masters of abstraction find a role in the real world...
Published 10/01/10
This ten part history of mathematics from Newton to the present day, reveals the personalities behind the calculations: the passions and rivalries of mathematicians struggling to get their ideas heard. Professor Marcus du Sautoy shows how these masters of abstraction find a role in the real world...
Published 10/01/10
This ten part history of mathematics from Newton to the present day, reveals the personalities behind the calculations: the passions and rivalries of mathematicians struggling to get their ideas heard. Professor Marcus du Sautoy shows how these masters of abstraction find a role in the real world...
Published 09/30/10
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