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The History of Mathematics in 300 Stamps - Robin Wilson

The History of Mathematics in 300 Stamps - Robin Wilson

FromThe Secrets of Mathematics


The History of Mathematics in 300 Stamps - Robin Wilson

FromThe Secrets of Mathematics

ratings:
Length:
57 minutes
Released:
Dec 3, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The entire history of mathematics in one hour, as illustrated by around 300 postage stamps featuring mathematics and mathematicians from across the world. From Euclid to Euler, from Pythagoras to Poincare, and from Fibonacci to the Fields Medals, all are featured in attractive, charming and sometimes bizarre stamps. No knowledge of mathematics or philately required.
Released:
Dec 3, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (93)

A series of talks and lectures from Oxford Mathematicians exploring the power and beauty of their subject. These talks would appeal to anyone interested in mathematics and its ever-growing range of applications from medicine to economics and beyond.