National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: History of Numbers
Dr. Math tackles the question of man's first use of numbers by relating the work of Denise Schmandt-Bessarat and her studies of "'tokens' found all over the Middle East.
Other
Great Scott!: Hieroglyphs Numbers
Use this site to learn about the ancient Egyptian numbering system. Use the "converter" to the right to translate modern-day numbers to Egyptian hieroglyphs, or scroll to the bottom of the page to continue the journey and learn about...
University of Virginia
University of Virginia: Counting in Babylon
A discussion of the number system used by the ancient Babylonians. Examples are provided for various mathematical operations based on the number 60 (our number system is based on the number ten).
Other
Ancient Greek Number Codes
Credited to the Cornell University Greek Epigraphy Project, the content on this page explains (and illustrates through a chart) the Greek use of Alpha characters for numbers.
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: The Jolja' Cave Project (2001)
Three caves containing pre-Columbian artifacts, murals, and hieroglyphs are documented in this report. Also of interest is commentary on the reports of modern Ch'ol Mayans with regard to ancient belief and current religious belief.
Texas A&M University
Greek Numbers and Arithmetic
A brief description of the earliest Greek numberical notation, the Attic system, followed by a more detailed description of the alphabetical system that replaced it.
Jim Loy
Jim Loy's Website: Egyptian Numbers
Here you can find a general overview of the ancient Egyptian number system. The site compares the ancient symbols to those of modern day numerals. More detailed information can be found from the bottom of the page dealing with Egyptian...
Other
Mayan Math
A basic, illustrated description of the math system developed by the Mayans. Includes a paragraph comparing the Mayan system favorably with the Roman numeral system of the same time.
Quia
Quia: Egyptian Numerals
Practice changing Egyptian numerals into our everyday numbers we use and vice versa. Three hints are available. This game is set up with a game show format. See how high you can climb on the money chart!
University of California
Uc Irvine: Egyptian Fractions
An introduction to the way the ancient Egyptians wrote fractions, along with a more sophisticated look at the process of converting modern fractions to Egyptian form. Contains a very informative and interesting group of related links,...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Hawaiian Economics: From the Mountains to the Sea
Ancient Hawaii was ruled by chiefs, who were responsible for the well-being of their people and for managing the islands' resources. The chiefs divided the islands into land districts shaped like pie slices called Ahupua'a (ah-who-...
Curated OER
Tour Egypt: The Ancient Egyptian Number System
This Tour Egypt site presents an easy-to-read account of ancient Egypt mathematics. Content explores the history and development of mathematics, how it was used, what helpful documents we have found that give us insight into what the...
NASA
Nasa: Astronomy Picture of the Day: Uranus's Moon Ariel
Provides a brief overview of Ariel, one of Uranus's moons. Details how its deep valleys were formed. A NASA astronomy picture of the day.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: An Overview of Egyptian Mathematics
This site presents a detailed overview of Egyptian mathematics, focusing on the arithmetical methods which they devised to work with their numerals.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Hawaiian Economics: Barter for Fish & Poi
In ancient Hawaii, chiefs managed the economy by creating a land division system, the Ahupua'a, which divided the islands into pie slice shapes. Each Ahupua'a covered the three main regions of the islands: the mountains, the valleys, and...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Introduction to the Han Dynasty
The Han Dynasty is one of the great dynasties in Chinese history, encompassing nearly four hundred years of expansion and consolidation which coincided with the period of the Roman republic and empire in the West. The period is usually...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Greek Law
Learn everything you ever wanted to know regarding Greek law. Begin your reading by discovering how city-states were governed in the 4th and 5th centuries. Then learn about the codification of the law over time. Within the article you...
University of California
University of California, Berkeley Art Museum: Han Dynasty Tomb Artifact
Learn about Han Dynasty culture through an examination of a tomb artifact created to be buried with a rich landowner.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth was the daughter of Henry VIII, by Anne Boleyn. Her reign is one of the most remarkable in English history. It lasted from 1558 to 1603, and in those years England's glory was brighter than it had ever been before....