The Story of Maths

The Story of Maths Season 1

TV Show

Season 1 Episodes

1. The Language of the Universe

October 6th, 20081 hr

Marcus du Sautoy looks at the contributions of the great Greek mathematicians.

2. The Genius of the East

October 13th, 20081 hr

A look at the rise of mathematics in the East, as the West entered the Dark Ages.

3. The Frontiers of Space

October 20th, 20081 hr

How Europe took over as the world's mathematical powerhouse by the 17th century.

4. To Infinity and Beyond

October 27th, 20081 hr

Marcus du Sautoy examines unsolved problems that confronted 20th-century mathematicians.