Episode 19 - Aristotle - On The Philosopher
This week we have a big one! One of the greats, if not the greatest, philosophers of all time: Aristotle. We will explore how this philosopher-scientist also wears a heavy crown of mathematics, despit...
30 Apr 202531min
Episode 18 - Dinostratus - A Roarsome Mathematician
This week we finally come full circle on the Quadratrix, and meet a man who was able to draw a square with equal area to the circle. Yes, that ancient problem finally gets solved: for a given definiti...
23 Apr 202520min
Episode 17 - Thymaridas - Simultaneous Genius
This week we take a crucial next step into the history of algebra and simultaneous equations with the Bloom of Thymaridas. Listen along for a bloomin' good time! The music was: "Danse Macabre - Fina...
16 Apr 202519min
Episode 16 - Menaechmus - Iconic Sections
Today we introduce the conic section, and it's iconic founder Menaechmus. A bit of a one trick pony, but my goodness what a trick that was. The Music was: "Danse Macabre - Finale" Kevin MacLeod (in...
9 Apr 202519min
Episode 15 - Xenocrates of Chalcedon - The Philosopher Behind the Silence
There are a Myriad reasons to listen along this week as we explore the formation of ancient Greek number, as well as looking at early combinatorics with Xenocrates. The music was: "Danse Macabre - F...
2 Apr 202526min
Episode 14 - Eudoxus of Cnidus - Where we Take Pleasure
This week we take an exhaustive look at the mathematician that invented calculus... arguably. We can certainly have that argument. So let us enjoy the good life, by taking pleasure in the pursuit of k...
26 Mars 202522min
Episode 13 – Theaetetus - The Definite Article
Today we introduce the titular character from Plato's 7th greatest dialogue and discover the contributions he made to the 'Platonic' solids and more. The music was: "Danse Macabre - Finale" Kevin Ma...
19 Mars 202522min
Episode 12 - Plato - In Top Form
This episode is modelled on the the form of the good, or at least the good podcast. Step out from the shadows of your caves and enjoy a dialogue on Plato. Sadly, there is nothing in this episode that ...
12 Mars 202525min
