Ancient Mathematics
Suggested Books
| Emilie du Chatelet Biographical essay by Sasha Mandic. | |
| Science in India: History of mathematics: Indian Mathematicians ... Describes Indian mathematicians such as Aryabhatta - who modelled the solarsystem, Bhaskar, Varahamira, and others who made important contributions in the ... | |
| Ancient Indian History: Philosophy, Development, Scientific Method ... Development of philosophical thought and scientific method in ancient India. | |
| Egyptian Oil Paintings Egyptian Kings Queens Ancient Egypt Art ... Papyrus paintings by Egyptian artists, featuring members of ancienty royalty. | |
| Internet Ancient History Sourcebook: Egypt Collection of online material on ancient Egypt. | |
| Egyptian Mathematical Papyri - Mathematicians of the African Diaspora Includes a description of each written document, as well as some sample problemsfrom the Rhind, Moscow and other papyri. These ancient written works were ... | |
| History of Mathematics in Africa Explains the early development of mathematical concepts in astronomical calculations,number systems, calendars and climate studies. | |
| Crystalinks: Ancient and Lost Civilizations Provides information on and discussion of dozens of ancient civilizations fromthroughout the world. | |
| Math History - Pre-historic and Ancient Times La Hababra high school page includes dates related to important developments inthe field of mathematics, which occurred from approximately 30000 BC to 500 AD ... | |
| Egypt Pyramids Pharaohs Hieroglyphs - Mark Millmore's Ancient Egypt This artist offers computer-generated reconstructions of pyramids and temples asfirst built, along with interactive ground plans and images. | |
| Shelley's Mathematics Articles Notes and afterthoughts from teaching for UMUC European Division. Essays onarithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonmetry, and assorted other topics. | |
| Pythagoras Detailed biography, including pictures, from the MacTutor History of Mathematicsarchive. | |
| Myths Versus Mathematics (Morgana's Observatory) Velikovsky's theory that some 3500 years ago, and again 700 years later, theearth was affected by the appearance in the sky of a giant comet which eventually ... | |
| Ancient Pi: Knowers of the Universe The concept of pi refers to the constant ratio of the diameter:circumference ofany circle; irrespective of the number of degrees contained within that circle. | |
| Heavenly Mathematics: Cultural Astronomy An interdisciplinary course on cultural astronomy. | |
| Greek Mathematics and its Modern Heirs Library of Congress. Includes articles and original document images of earlyGreek contributions to the field. | |
| NUMDAM - Digitization af ancient mathematics documents Digitization of old mathematics documents. Free access to bibliographical dataand articles of french mathematical journals. For each journal, all the volumes ... | |
| History of Mathematics: China An overview. Includes a chronology of mathematicians and mathematical works,online references and a bibliography. | |
| History of Mathematics - Table of Contents Topics include background in Babylonian, Euclid, Al'Khwarizmi, pi, and trigonometry.Also has recreations and java chat. | |
| Daily Life Ancient Greece A friendly look at the daily routines and lifestyle of the ancient Greeks.Aimed mainly at the elementary education level with many resources for teachers and ... | |
| History of Mathematics - Facets of India : Ancient and Modern Includes history of algebra trigonometry, numerical mathematics, and geometry inthis region. | |
| Vedah or Veda in Hinduism : Facets of India : Ancient and Modern Facets of India : Ancient and Modern. | |
| Math Forum: Famous Problems in the History of Mathematics Describes what mathematicians have worked on, from ancient times to the present.Includes problems suitable for middle school and high school math students, ... | |
| Mesopotamian Mathematics Discusses the development of numbers, addition tables, exercise problems andsolutions for quadratic equations in one of the oldest known civilizations. | |
| Heavenly Mathematics: Cultural Astronomy An interdisciplinary course on cultural astronomy. The course has a goal ofimparting an understanding of basic astronomical phenomena and an appreciation of ... | |
| Ancient Greek Science and Technology Discusses early inventions, such as calculating devices, machines using gears,steam engines, war technology, and town planning. Some mathematicians included ... | |
| Ancient Math Papers Restored Thanks to new imaging technology, part of the remains of a private library, ownedby Roman statesman and Julius Caesar's father-in-law, may now be read. | |
| Internet Ancient History Sourcebook: Main Page Wonderful collections of public domain and copy-permitted historical texts foreducational use by Paul Halsall. The site and its documents are well organized ... | |
| Fogware Publishing A range of software for history and literature education. | |
| School of Mathematics, TIFR School of Mathematics, Mumbai. | |
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| Earth/matriX:The Geometry of Ancient Sites Some kind of geodesic or matrix design exists within the placement of the differentarchaeological sites around the world. | |
| Science and Technology Vedic (Ancient) India Contains articles about ancient Hindu science and technology. | |
| Clubfit, the 5 star Fitness Club Full-service health club in Mechanicsville. | |
| Furman Mathematics Department - Tournament Hosted by the Furman University. Site includes past results and written problems. | |
| MacTutor History of Mathematics: Hypatia Discussion of what is known about Hypatia's life, with an emphasis on her roleas a mathematician. | |
| Madras College Mathematics Department Resources Problems from UK Math Olympiads and a collection of training materials. | |
| Washingtonpost.com: The Mystery Of The Aleph: Mathematics, the ... This article from the "Washington Post" covers the development of the concept ofinfinity, from the fifth to the second century BC, and includes the main ... | |
| A Short Account of the History of Mathematics: Blaise Pascal Excerpts from a mathematical biography by WW Rouse Ball. | |
| History of Math Notes - Simon Fraser University Timeline for Babylonian, Egyptian, Greek, Chinese, Indian, Arabic, and Europeanmathematical achievements. Includes summary of influences by important people in ... | |
| Amsterdam Maya Projects & Internet Resources Student projects and reviewed links about the ancient Mayan Civilization. | |
| Ancient Greek Scientists: Xenocrates of Chalcedon Notes on his life and mathematical achievements. | |
| Project MATHEMATICS! Videotape-and-workbook modules that explore basic topics in high school mathematicsin ways that cannot be done at the chalkboard or in a textbook. | |
| Philadelphia Inquirer 07/22/2002 | |
| Mathematical Sciences at Aberdeen Department of Mathematical Sciences. | |
| Foundations Study Guide: Ancient Greek Philosophy -- Objectivist ... A narrative study guide and bibliography covering ancient Greek thought writtenby George Brakas. | |
| Mathematics Multicultural Education Bibliography Annotated Bibliography of Multicultural Issues in Mathematics Education, byPatricia S. Wilson, Julio C. Mosquera P., Marilyn E. Strutchens, and Annicia J. | |