Amani Al-Aidroos
Centuries-old homework
Have a spot of fun putting yourself in the place of Babylonian schoolchildren by trying to solve a couple of ancient math problems.
The full 360
Perhaps best known for their use of base-60, rediscovered tablets have allowed historians to discover a lot about Babylonian numerals.
Dams and drills
You probably know a bit about the Egyptians, but do you know about their legacy? It’s not all mummies and pyramids. Take a fresh look at the Egyptians.
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The classical Greeks believed that mathematics was invented in Egypt but there is disappointingly little evidence of the Egyptians’ mathematical attainments. Dr June Barrow-Green examines the evidence that exists.
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Content last updated: 13/01/2005
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