The Story of Maths
Marcus du Sautoy, Professor of Mathematics at the University of Oxford, escorts you through the most important of all intellectual disciplines: Mathematics, the Empress of the Sciences.
Documentary
Seasons
1. The Language of the Universe
Air Date: 2008-10-06
Marcus du Sautoy looks at the contributions of the great Greek mathematicians.
2. The Genius of the East
Air Date: 2008-10-13
A look at the rise of mathematics in the East, as the West entered the Dark Ages.
3. The Frontiers of Space
Air Date: 2008-10-20
How Europe took over as the world's mathematical powerhouse by the 17th century.
4. To Infinity and Beyond
Air Date: 2008-10-27
Marcus du Sautoy examines unsolved problems that confronted 20th-century mathematicians.
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Rating
7.5/10
Release Date
2008-10-06
Episodes
4 (1 seasons)
Status
Ended
