Episode 46 - Anthemius of Tralles - On Burning Mirrors
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Join us on The Mathematicians Podcast as host Benjamin Cornish uncovers the whimsical and often mischievous side of Anthemius of Tralles, the Byzantine Greek architect and mathematician! From earthquake pranks on his neighbour Zeno to pioneering work in optics and conic sections, Anthemius proves that genius can be seriously fun. Discover the forgotten history of burning mirrors, the true shape of light, and the secrets behind the magnificent Hagia Sophia.
Keywords: Anthemius of Tralles, Byzantine mathematics, history of optics, conic sections, Hagia Sophia, ancient architects, mischievous mathematicians, podcast, mathematics history, geometry
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