This site, which is provided for by the University of St. Andrews, gives a brief history of the cardioid. Shows parametric and cartesian equations.

Gives a brief history and lists the parametric cartesian equations.

Very cool site. Allows you to zoom in/out and add evolutes, involutes, etc.

This site from the University of Saint Andrews shows the involute of a circle graphically and gives brief history. Cartesian equation is given.

This site, which is provided for by the University of St. Andrews, allows you to zoom in/out and add evolutes, involutes, etc.

Site gives an explanation of the Sieve of Eratosthenes, a table for prime numbers.

Learn more about Hypatia when you check out this resource. This site features a picture and a brief synopsis of this famous scientist.

This website from the Nobel e-Museum provides information on the 1950 recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature, Earl (Bertrand Arthur William) Russell (1872-1970 CE), an author who was honored for his "varied and significant writings...

From the University of St. Andrews MacTutor History of Mathematics Biographies comes this detailed life of Gabriel Cramer (1704-1752 CE), 18th century mathematician credited with "Cramer's Rule," though "Cramer was certainly not the...

This site presents a brief history of ancient Egyptian mathematics.

This site from the University of St. Andrews provides a biographical account of the life of Zeno of Elea. Discusses his background as well as his achievements and contributions to the field of mathematics.

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.

This University of Arkansas site applies symmetry to the world of history and artifacts. Includes images.

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...

The School of Mathematics and Statistics of St. Andrew's University provides biographical information on the mathematical career of Emmy Noether. Included are links to other famous individuals with whom she worked and links to her topics...

The School of Mathematics and Statistics of St. Andrew's University provides biographical information on the mathematical career of Thomas Harriot. Included are links to other famous individuals with whom he worked and links to his...

A biographical account of the life of Johannes Kepler. Discusses his background, as well as his achievements in the field of mathematics.

The School of Mathematics and Statics at the University of St. Andrews, Scotland, presents this article on the life and work of Luther Eisenhart (1876-1965 CE). Eisenhart, an American mathematician who lived well into the 20th century,...

Describes the life and scientific contributions of Johann Jakob Balmer. Discussion focuses on Balmer's contributions to the line spectra of hydrogen.

Contains a detailed biography and discussion of the contributions of the ancient Greek philosopher Thales. Part of a larger mathematics site, this page focuses primarily on his contributions to Geometry.

Includes a short summary of the life and work of the Greek philosopher Thales of Miletus. Discusses his life, work in Astronomy and Mathematics, and view of water and pantheism. Also includes a couple of quotations that make reference to...

Lengthy biography of Euler that sets him in relationship with his contemporaries in mathematics and physics. Several quotes and pictures available, as well as links to relevant mathematical topics. A terrific site.

Today's mathematical proof is based on work by Hui. Read more on Hui's mathematical contributions.

Today's mathematical proof is based on work by Hui. Read more on Hui's mathematical contributions.