The sequence of numbers 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, etc was described by Fibonacci around 1200 AD. The Indian mathematician Pingala found the sequence at least 1,000 years before (probably 200 BC) while analyzing Sanskrit poetry. This video...

After many adventures in Wonderland, Alice has once again found herself in the court of the temperamental Queen of Hearts. She's about to pass through the garden undetected, when she overhears the king and queen arguing that 64 is the...

The golden ratio. Some say it’s the most mythical number in the universe. Others say it underlies everything from nature’s patterns to beauty in art and design. But, like, what is it? And does the myth of the golden ratio hold up to its...

Fibonacci is best remembered for his discovery of the 'Fibonacci series'. Robin Wilson, Gresham Professor of Geometry, explains what this series of numbers is and the problem that gave rise to it in his 1202 book 'Liber abaci'. This is...

While it might seem that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, two universal factors transcend cultures. Discover how symmetry and proportion relate to our perception of attractiveness. Maths - Measurement A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and...

See the Golden Ratio in the Mona Lisa and how it has contributed to the painting becoming the most viewed artwork in the world. Maths - Measurement A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s...

The number 1/999,999,999,999,999,999,999,998,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999 has the Fibonacci numbers in order for every group of 24 decimals. This video explains why the pattern emerges. (sources, proofs, and links below) Via Futility...

In a presentation that can only be described as epic, comedian Charles Fleischer delivers a hysterical send-up of a time-honored TED theme: the map. Geometry, numbers, charts and stamp art also factor in (somehow), as he weaves together...

Hey everyone, and welcome back Math Defined! Today, we're diving into the hilarious and relatable world of "Math Curse" by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith.



Ever feel like math is following you everywhere you go? Like you...

Investigates different types of spiral, from logarithmic to Archimedean, how each is formed and where they are found in nature. Maths - Space A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s math...