The Story of Maths
TV-G2008•1h 0m•7.7/10
Documentary
Ratings
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7.7/10(9)
Marcus du Sautoy, Professor of Mathematics at the University of Oxford, escorts you through the most important of all intellectual disciplines: Mathematics, the Empress of the Sciences.
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
October 6, 2008
Last Aired
October 27, 2008
Networks
BBC Four
Created By
Marcus du Sautoy
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
The Language of the Universe
Air date: 2008-10-06
Marcus du Sautoy looks at the contributions of the great Greek mathematicians.
E2
The Genius of the East
Air date: 2008-10-13
A look at the rise of mathematics in the East, as the West entered the Dark Ages.
E3
The Frontiers of Space
Air date: 2008-10-20
How Europe took over as the world's mathematical powerhouse by the 17th century.
E4
To Infinity and Beyond
Air date: 2008-10-27
Marcus du Sautoy examines unsolved problems that confronted 20th-century mathematicians.
Cast
Marcus du Sautoy
Self - Presenter
Christopher Anagnostakis
Himself
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