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University of St. Andrews: The Arabic Numeral System
This site is a discussion of Indian numerals that form the basis of the current widespread European number system, a system that came to Europe via a western Arabic route. Interesting information about finger-reckoning and sexagesimal...
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University of St. Andrews: Pythagoras of Samos
Provides much information on the life of Pythagoras of Samos.
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University of St. Andrews: Hippocrates of Chios
This page gives information about Hippocrates and his life. While brilliant at geometry, he was perceived as being naive and not as bright in handling his personal financial matters.
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University of St. Andrews: Euclid of Alexandria
Provides information on Euclid's accomplishments as a mathematician.
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University of St. Andrews: Eratosthenes of Cyrene
Gives details of the accomplishments of Eratosthenes in the field of mathematics.
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University of St. Andrews: Nicolaus Copernicus
This site provides a biography of Nicolaus Copernicus. Content includes pictures, cross-references to relevant history topics, a list of honors awarded to Copernicus, and more.
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University of St. Andrews: Aristarchus of Samos
This site gives an extensive discussion of Aristarchus' accomplishments in determining the size of the sun and moon and in proposing a sun-centered universe.
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University of St. Andrews: Archimedes of Syracuse
A biographical account of the life of Archimedes of Syracuse and his many inventions and discoveries.
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University of St. Andrews: Egyptian Numerals
Discussion of early Egyptian number systems, including hieroglyphics and hieratic symbols and how they evolved.
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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.
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University of St. Andrews: An Overview of Babylonian Mathematics
Information and examples of how the base 60 number system of the Babylonians worked in calculating problems similar to those we face today. Has a section comparing Pythagoras's theorem to Babylonian math.
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University of St. Andrews: Arabic Mathematics: Forgotten Brilliance?
The University of St. Andrews offers a fascinating look at the advances made by Arabic/Islamic mathematicians from about 780 AD to 1450 AD, only more recently being appreciated for their beauty and originality. Includes embedded links to...
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University of St. Andrews: Aryabhata the Elder
Biographical information on Aryabhata (476-550 CE), a renowned Indian mathematician who wrote about astronomy, algebra, plane trigonometry, and much more. Includes links to related resources.
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University of St. Andrews: Piero Della Francesca
This site details Francesca's work as a mathematician. It analyzes his treatises on mathematics, provides an archive of his works, and lists references for further research.
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University of St. Andrews: Nathaniel Bowditch
A detailed biography of Nathaniel Bowditch (1773-1838 CE), navigator, astronomer, and mathematician.
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University of St. Andrews: Greek Astronomy
Provides an overview of ancient Greek astronomy and the major figures who played a role in developing ideas about the Universe.
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University of St. Andrews: Mathematics History Overview
The University of St. Andrews allows you to link to many famous mathematicians and mathematical events from Babylonian mathematics in 2000 B.C. to mathematical discoveries in the 20th Century.
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University of St. Andrews: A Time Line of Mathematicians
From the Greek Period to the 20th Century, the University of St. Andrews provide a time line of famous mathematicians. Time periods are separated into individual time lines.
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University of St. Andrews: Mathematicians Alive on a Given Date
Use this tool from the University of St. Andrews to find famous mathematicians alive on given dates. Just enter the year you are interested in, and you will receive a list of mathematicians and related information about the mathematician...
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University of St. Andrews: Albrecht Durer
Early biographical information about his family, images of his self-portraits, his travels, his influences, and his career as an artist. Many links to photos and other sites.
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University of St. Andrews: Asteroid
This site, which is provided for by the University of St. Andrews, shows the graph of an asteroid and gives the parametric and cartesian equations.
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University of St. Andrews: Curves: Epicycloid
Gives the parametric equation and a brief history.
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University of St. Andrews: Galileo Galilei
This site from the University of St. Andrews contains biographical information about Galileo's life and studies.
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University of St. Andrews: George Polya Quotes
A collection of quotes from mathematician George Polya.