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Ancient mathematics was very different than the mathematics you are used to today.
Two primary tools ancient mathematicians used were the compass and the straightedge. With these two very simple objects, they were able to make an astounding number of proofs and mathematical discoveries.
However, there were some problems that were always beyond their grasp.
Learn more about squaring the circle and the problem that eluded mathematicians for over 2000 years on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.
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Ancient mathematics was very different than the mathematics you are used to today.
Two primary tools ancient mathematicians used were the compass and the straightedge. With these two very simple objects, they were able to make an astounding number of proofs and mathematical discoveries.
However, there were some problems that were always beyond their grasp.
Learn more about squaring the circle and the problem that eluded mathematicians for over 2000 years on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.
Sponsors
Subscribe to the podcast!
https://link.chtbl.com/EverythingEverywhere?sid=ShowNotes
--------------------------------
Executive Producer: Charles Daniel
Associate Producers: Ben Long & Cameron Kieffer
Become a supporter on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everythingeverywhere
Update your podcast app at newpodcastapps.com
Discord Server: https://discord.gg/UkRUJFh
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingeverywhere/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/everythingeverywheredaily
Twitter: https://twitter.com/everywheretrip
Website: https://everything-everywhere.com/
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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