Carol Bier Research Associate , The Textile Museum Dan Shechtman received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry (2011) for discovery of a crystalline structure in which five- and ten-fold symmetries are present in a way that is "forbidden"...

The History of Mathematics and Its Applications

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 0. With just these ten symbols, we can write any rational number imaginable. But why these particular symbols? Why ten of them? And why do we arrange them the way we do? Alessandra King gives a brief history...

Consider the following sentence: "This statement is false." Is that true? If so, that would make the statement false. But if it's false, then the statement is true. This sentence creates an unsolvable paradox; if it's not true and it's...

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This video explores Isaac Newton's Principia, one of the most significant works in scientific history. Learn how Newton's theories on gravity and his three laws of motion revolutionized our understanding of the universe. Discover how...

Perhaps the oldest known mathematical device in the history of mankind was created in Central Africa and could potentially be the originator of Egyptian and Greek mathematics.

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The Living History of the Last 30 years: Economic Theory, Politics

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Economic theory has modeled itself on theoretical...

They say the pen is mightier than the sword, and authorities have often agreed. From outlawed religious tracts and revolutionary manifestos to censored and burned books, we know the potential power of words to overturn the social order....

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The entire field of mathematics summarised in a single map! This shows how pure mathematics and applied mathematics relate to each other and all of the sub-topics they are made from. If you would like to buy a poster of this map, they...

The Portmahomack monastery in Eastern Scotland, attributed to the ancient Picts, showcases an architectural design based on the Golden Ratio, suggesting a sophisticated understanding of mathematics and design by this mysterious ancient...

As new as it might seem, people have been thinking about AI since the Middle Ages! Join me on a rapid-fire journey through the history of artificial intelligence from 1919-2019.

Have you ever come across an oddly stretched image on the sidewalk, only to find that it looks remarkably realistic if you stand in exactly the right spot? These sidewalk illusions employ a technique called anamorphosis - a special case...

You'd have a hard time finding the medieval city K_nigsberg on any modern maps, but one particular quirk in its geography has made it one of the most famous cities in mathematics. Dan Van der Vieren explains how grappling with...

Lets know some interesting facts on the history and origin of numbers . Get answers to all the questions about numbers - History & origins of Numbers - Types of Numbers - Uses of Numbers

The Antikythera mechanism, discovered in a shipwreck off the coast of the Greek island Antikythera in 1901, is an ancient Greek device designed to predict astronomical positions and eclipses for. Recent research suggests it may have...

GRESHAM COLLEGE WITH THE BRITISH SOCIETY FOR THE HISTORY OF MATHEMATICS This years event will focus on the beauty of Mathematical Relationships. The main speaker, Professor Robin Wilson will discuss Pi and e, and the most beautiful...

James Clerk Maxwell (1831-1879) was one of the most important mathematical physicists of all time, after only Newton and Einstein. Within a relatively short lifetime he made enormous contributions to science which this lecture will...

Professor Jonathan Bowen reflects on the brilliant work and tragic life of Alan Turing, the founder of computer science. This is a part of the 2013 Gresham College / British Society of the History of Mathematics conference. The...

In this video, we explore the life and achievements of Sophie Germain, a trailblazing mathematician whose work laid the foundation for many mathematical theories and advancements. Born in 1776 in Paris, Germain pursued mathematics...

The worlds foremost math handbook for nearly 50 years and the most cited publication in the history of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) now has a fresh look, updated data and a new digital companion.

Before the 17th century, mathematical problems were written, and solved, in longhand... until mathematical symbols were invented in Europe. Maths - History Of Maths A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the...

This video introduces us to Charles Dodgson, better known by his pen name, Lewis Carroll. We learn about Dodgson's personal history, including his physical ailments and his career as a professor of mathematics. The video underscores...