The man behind the theorem was also the leader of a secretive, number-worshipping cult. The Pythagorean School: A Brotherhood Where Mathematics Was a Religion Pythagoras of Samos, born around 570 BCE, was far more than the mathematician associated with the famous theorem bearing his name. He was a philosopher, mystic,…
The epic feud between Isaac Newton and Gottfried Leibniz over who invented calculus. Introduction: The Epic Feud Between Isaac Newton and Gottfried Leibniz Over Who Invented Calculus The invention of calculus stands as one of the greatest achievements in the history of mathematics, revolutionizing our ability to understand and describe…
Tracing our journey to count and compute from our fingers to supercomputers. Introduction: Tracing Our Journey to Count and Compute from Our Fingers to Supercomputers The history of calculation is a fascinating journey through human ingenuity, tracing our species’ efforts to count, compute, and understand the mathematical relationships that govern…
The brilliant mathematician who cracked the “unbreakable” Enigma code. Introduction: The Brilliant Mathematician Who Cracked the “Unbreakable” Enigma Code Alan Mathison Turing (1912-1954) stands as one of the most influential figures in the history of mathematics, computer science, and cryptography. His contributions during World War II at Bletchley Park, where…
Meet the 19th-century woman who saw the future of computing a century before it happened. Introduction: Meet the 19th-Century Woman Who Saw the Future of Computing a Century Before It Happened Augusta Ada King, Countess of Lovelace (1815-1852), stands as one of history’s most remarkable figures—a mathematician and visionary who…