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MoM Ep4: Archimedes

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This podcast episode of Men of Mathematics discusses the life and achievements of Archimedes of Syracuse, considered the greatest scientist of the ancient world.

Key Topics:

  • Archimedes' early life and education
  • Archimedes' mathematical achievements, including his calculation of pi and his work on areas bounded by curves
  • Archimedes' inventions, such as the Archimedes screw and his war machines
  • The Archimedes Palimpsest and its revelations about his methods
  • Archimedes' death and legacy
    • ...more
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    Magic Internet MathBy Brian HIrschfield and Rob Hamilton