Martínez discusses various popular myths from the history of mathematics. Some stories are partly true, others are entirely false, but all show the power of in

Martinez discusses various popular myths from the history of mathematics. Some stories are partly true, others are entirely false, but all show the power of inv

A fascinating portrait of the Pythagorean tradition, including a substantial account of the Neo-Pythagorean revival, and ending with Johannes Kepler on the thre

One of the most important mathematical theorems is named after Pythagoras of Samos, but this semi-mythical Greek sage has more to offer than formulas. He is sai

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