The Story of Maths (2008)
7.5 (8 votes)
1 Season
October 6, 2008
English
Documentary
Synopsis
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.
Network
BBC Four
Episodes
E1
The Language of the Universe
Oct 6, 2008
60 min
Marcus du Sautoy looks at the contributions of the great Greek mathematicians.
E2
The Genius of the East
Oct 13, 2008
60 min
A look at the rise of mathematics in the East, as the West entered the Dark Ages.
E3
The Frontiers of Space
Oct 20, 2008
60 min
How Europe took over as the world's mathematical powerhouse by the 17th century.
E4
To Infinity and Beyond
Oct 27, 2008
60 min
Marcus du Sautoy examines unsolved problems that confronted 20th-century mathematicians.
Cast
Details
Original Title
The Story of Maths
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
4
