The Language of the Universe Mathematics in Ancient Times /

In this program, Professor Marcus du Sautoy explores mathematical milestones of ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Greece. Topics include Egypt's unusual method of multiplication and division, as well as Egyptians' understanding of binary numbers, fractions, and solids such as the pyramid; Ba...

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Corporate Authors: Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Films Media Group, Open University
Format: Electronic Video
Language:English
Published: New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2009]
Series:Story of math.
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Online Access: Streaming video (Wentworth users only)