57 min listen
The History of Mathematics in 300 Stamps - Robin Wilson
The History of Mathematics in 300 Stamps - Robin Wilson
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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)
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