History of Mathematics
The history of mathematics illustrates the invention of counting, calculating and measuring. Discover math's history with this free video series on mathematics.
Series Summary
Mathematics is used in virtually every aspect of everyday life. From the basic rules of counting, calculating and measuring, to complicated theorems and formulas math forms the basis for what is absolutely known fact. Incorporating elements of logic and abstraction, mathematics is found in many career fields such as the natural sciences, the medical field, engineering and even music. In this free video series about math, an experienced mathematics instructor discusses its history. Learn about the founders of different aspects of mathematics including: addition, subtraction, calculus, trigonometry and geometry. Explore the invention of numbers, mathematical symbols and ideas, and learn about famous mathematicians who made history. The history of mathematics is an interesting story of one of the most basic, and simultaneously complicated, fields of study.- 1
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Who Invented Decimals?
Decimals were invented by the Elanites in Persia about 6,000 years ago. Find out who invented decimals with tips from a mathematics instructor in this free video on math history.
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Who Invented the Calculator?
The calculator was invented by the Chinese in the form of an abacus. Learn who invented the calculator with tips from a mathematics instructor in this free video on math history.
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Who Invented Numbers?
Numbers were invented at the dawn of time, and number systems were developed through ancient civilizations. Find out who invented numbers with tips from a mathematics instructor in this free video on math history.
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Who Invented Trigonometry?
Trigonometry was invented thousands of years before it was formalized in 500 A.D. in India. Find out who invented trigonometry with tips from a mathematics instructor in this free video on math history.
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Who Invented Geometry?
Geometry was invented or formalized by the ancient Greeks about 4,000 years ago. Find out who invented geometry with tips from a mathematics instructor in this free video on math history.
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Who Invented Calculus?
Calculus was invented by either Newton or Leibnitz in the late 17th century. Find out who invented calculus with tips from a mathematics instructor in this free video on math history.
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Great Mathematicians
Great mathematicians include Isaac Newton, Albert Einstein and Steven Hawkins. Learn about great mathematicians with tips from a mathematics instructor in this free video on math history.
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Who Were the First People to Use Math?
The first people to use math were the ancient people of prehistory. Find out about the origin of math with tips from a mathematics instructor in this free video on math history.
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Who Invented Math?
To learn who invented math, first one must define what math is exactly. Find out who invented math with tips from a mathematics instructor in this free video on math history.
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Who Invented the Number System?
Number systems are invented and reinvented over time by different civilizations. Learn about the number system with tips from a mathematics instructor in this free video on math history.
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Who Invented the Protractor?
The protractor was invented several thousand years before a more complex version was developed in the 1800s. Find out who invented the protractor with tips from a mathematics instructor in this free video on math history.
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Famous Math Inventors
Famous math inventors were nearly all from Ancient Greece, the birthplace of geometry and trigonometry. Discover famous math inventors with tips from a mathematics instructor in this free video on math history.
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Who Invented Multiplication?
Multiplication was invented by the Babylonians thousands of years ago. Find out who invented multiplication with tips from a mathematics instructor in this free video on math history.
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Who Invented Fractions?
Fractions were invented more than likely by the Egyptians to organize taxes on land. Find out who invented fractions with tips from a mathematics instructor in this free video on math history.
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Famous Women Mathematicians
Famous women mathematicians include Madame Curie and Katherine Okikiolu from Nigeria. Discover famous female mathematicians with tips from a mathematics instructor in this free video on math history.
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Who Invented the Ruler?
The ruler was invented by different civilizations of different time periods. Discover the origin of the ruler with tips from a mathematics instructor in this free video on math history.
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Mathematics Time Line
The time line of mathematics begins more than 50,000 years ago with the Neanderthal man. See a time line of mathematics with tips from a mathematics instructor in this free video on math history.
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The History of Pascal's Triangle
The history of Pascal's triangle has little to do with Pascal himself. Learn the history of pascal's triangle with tips from a mathematics instructor in this free video on math history.
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Who Invented the Number Zero?
The number zero was invented in the last 1,000 years to form a transition between positive and negative numbers. Discover the origin of zero with tips from a mathematics instructor in this free video on math history.
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History of Math Symbols
The history of math symbols stems from Ancient Roman and Greek culture. Learn about math symbols with tips from a mathematics instructor in this free video on math history.
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Who Invented Subtraction?
Subtraction was invented in the same way as addition and counting, in that it has always existed. Find out who invented subtraction with tips from a mathematics instructor in this free video on math history.
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Who Invented Division?
Division was invented thousands of years ago, but was formalized by the ancient Egyptians. Find out who invented division with tips from a mathematics instructor in this free video on math history.
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Who Invented Addition?
Addition was invented and formalized mainly by the Chinese more than 6,000 years ago. Find out who invented addition with tips from a mathematics instructor in this free video on math history.
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Famous Mathematicians
Two famous mathematicians are Pythagoras, famous for the Pythagoreum theorem, and Isaac Newton, famous for his theoretical mathematical developments. Learn about famous mathematicians with tips from a mathematics instructor in this free video on math history.
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Where Does the Mathematical Sign For Infinity Come From?
The mathematical sign for infinity comes from the Latin term for ribbon, lemniscate, and it was developed by John Wallis in 1665. Discover the infinity symbol origin with tips from a mathematics instructor in this free video on math history.
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