Ben Cornish

The Mathematicians Podcast

Science EN ↓ 58 episodes

Where we explore the historical figures that count. An in-depth look at the history of mathematics, in chronological order, looking at the people, the theories, the ideas - with as fewer gaps as possible. Each episode we focus in on a single character or contribution to the history of maths and explore why it is significant, and how it evolved.

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Ben Cornish

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Episode 8 - Theodorus of Cyrene - Getting back to our roots 12.02.2025 22:04

This week we explore beauty, in the form of some more very old maths. Theodorus, one of the leading figures in the Pythagorean movement, will move you to joy, I am sure. The music was "Danse Macabre - Finale" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Episode 7 - Hippias of Elis - Ahead of the Curve 05.02.2025 18:59

This week, let me draw you into a story about an ancient curve-ist, as we meet the first non-circular curve that is formally defined - and the mand who first drew it. The music was: "Danse Macabre - Finale" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Episode 6 - Hippocrates of Chios - Moving in Mathematical Circles 29.01.2025 15:13

This week we do the impossible - square the circle... or at least part of it. Listen in to hear what the cutting edge of research mathematics was in the 4thC BCE. Follow on Instagram @mathematicians.pod "Danse Macabre - Finale" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Episode 5 - Oenopides of Chios - Where we draw the line 22.01.2025 17:02

Let me invite you to drink in the joys of learning about a Mathematician you have possibly never heard of. This week we measure the tilt of the earth using the most advanced technology of the day: a stick. Follow @mathematicians.pod on Instagram for more, less serious, content. "Danse Macabre - Finale" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://c...

Episode 4 - Zeno of Elea - The Paradoxician 15.01.2025 18:59

I would invite you to press play on this podcast, but alas motion is illusory, so you finger will not move. Hopefully I will move you to like and subscribe with this whimsical history of Zeno of Elea. Follow @mathematicians.pod on Instagram for more, less serious, content. The Music was: "Danse Macabre - Finale" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0...

Episode 3 - Pythagoras of Samos - The Mythmatician 08.01.2025 24:01

In this exciting episode we discover who Pythagoras really was. Did he really do Pythagoras' theorem? Did he have a golden leg? Was he a human embodiment of god? ... Maybe! Join me on Instagram @mathematicians.pod The Music was: "Danse Macabre - Finale" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Episode 2 - Thales of Miletus - A Point of Interest 01.01.2025 22:07

The first mathematician to have a theorem named after them; Thales - Come with me to the 6th Century BCE to learn more about what it meant to be a mathematician in ancient times. The Music was: "Danse Macabre - Finale" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Episode 1 - Ahmes - Let's Start Somewhere in the Middle 01.01.2025 17:15

Our first look at a mathematician dating back to 1700 BCE - Ahmes. What was maths like back in Ancient Egypt? The Music was: "Danse Macabre - Finale" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/