Astronomy Cast

Ep. 266: Archimedes

Jun 26, 2012 · 33 min · Season 1 · Episode 266 · 28.7 MB
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It's time to look deep into history to the birthplace of modern mathematics - Ancient Greece. And the most famous mathematician of the time was Archimedes. We use many of his mathematical theories and inventions to this day; others are steeped in legend and mystery.