The Mathematicians Podcast

Where we explore the historical figures that count. An in-depth look at the history of mathematics, in chronological order, looking at the people, the theories, the ideas - with as fewer gaps as possible. Each episode we focus in on a single character or contribution to the history of maths and explore why it is significant, and how it evolved.

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Episode 3 - Pythagoras of Samos - The Mythmatician

In this exciting episode we discover who Pythagoras really was. Did he really do Pythagoras' theorem? Did he have a golden leg? Was he a human embodiment of god? ... Maybe! Join me on Instagram @ma...

8 Jan 202524min

Episode 2 - Thales of Miletus - A Point of Interest

The first mathematician to have a theorem named after them; Thales - Come with me to the 6th Century BCE to learn more about what it meant to be a mathematician in ancient times. The Music was: "Dan...

1 Jan 202522min

Episode 1 - Ahmes - Let's Start Somewhere in the Middle

Our first look at a mathematician dating back to 1700 BCE - Ahmes. What was maths like back in Ancient Egypt? The Music was: "Danse Macabre - Finale" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under...

1 Jan 202517min