Not much is known about the life of Eudoxus, a famous Greek mathematician. This is a brief description of what we do know about him.

This University of St. Andrews presents this list of female mathematicians with a description of their contributions to the field.

The events of the life of Abraham de Moivre are presented in a very abbreviated timeline form. The biographical information is taken from "A Short Account of the History of Mathematics" by W. W. Rouse Ball (4th Edition, 1908).

The events of the life of James Bernoulli are presented in an abbreviated timeline form. The biographical information is taken from "A Short Account of the History of Mathematics" by W. W. Rouse Ball (4th Edition, 1908).

A brief explanation of the numbering system of the ancient Egyptians, with great drawings and sample problems. Use this resource to introduce yourself to the symbols ancient Egyptians used in mathematics. There are some activities to...

In Spanish. These interactive pages will familiarize you with famous mathematicians. Every era has small reference to the most relevant historical events and their contribution to Mathematics.

This site gives a short history of de Moivre's life; listing many of mathematical findings.

This resource discusses the use of manipulatives in the study of Algebra. The author sees benefits in symbol manipulation to enrich understanding, in geometric interpretation strengthening the connection to other parts of mathematics,...

This site describes early applications of probability, the roles of Pascal and Fermat, and the problem of points.

Students will be introduced to the slide rule through A brief history on its use. They will practice simple calculations (multiplying and finding values of trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions) using a virtual slide rule.

This is an interesting geometry project that goes back to the time of Archimedes, the famous Greek mathematician. You can combine this mathematical project with computer science and take this ancient problem into the twenty-first century...

This site offers many uses for Sudoku, including free online puzzles, free puzzles for school publication, and it gives the history of Sudoku.

This straightforward biography of the French mathematician Emilie de Chatelet covers basics of her life and times. Her friendship with Voltaire, translation of Newton, and tragic early death are included.

The resource consists of activities about mathematics and probability. Students learn about the history of gambling and the risk applied to the lotto, instant scratch-offs, roulette, and poker machines.

Explore a brief history of mathematics in Mesopotamia through the Babylonian Base 60 number system. This video focuses on how a base 60 system does not use fractions or repeating decimals, some of the advantages of a base 60 system, and...

A profile of the ancient Greek mathematician, geographer, and astronomer, Eratosthenes. Looks at his many accomplishments, including measuring the circumference of the Earth and the distance to the Moon and the Sun. Includes links to...

History and mathematics merge in this lesson that explores the origin of the calendar. Learn how it all got started in this detailed lesson that includes a simple months of the year game and a more challenging time conversion game. Both...

Learn about the origins of a week in this integrated lesson. This lesson explores scientific theories and mathematical facts that are the basis for the time period that we call a week. Included in this lesson are two related, interactive...

This site provides a comprehensive index and general directory to math sites that will help students in the study of circles.

Students will use solve mathematical expressions using the order of operations to find artifacts of American History. Students will complete order of operation problems, which will help them explore and solve the route to their final...

Learn a little history of Pythagoras of Samos and the relationship between numbers and their divisors.

This site provides a general biography of Takakazu Seki Kowa, "the arithmetical sage." Content focuses on his known accomplishments. Also includes related links.

Learn all the about the life and major accomplishments of Eratosthenes of Cyrene--one of the most famous Greek mathematicians of all time.

Would mathematics exist if people didn't? Did we create mathematical concepts to help us understand the world around us, or is math the native language of the universe itself? Jeff Dekofsky traces some famous arguments in this ancient...