The Story of Maths

EP 2 ⏱ 60 min

The Genius of the East

A look at the rise of mathematics in the East, as the West entered the Dark Ages.

Season 1

S1 • E2

EP 3 ⏱ 60 min

The Frontiers of Space

How Europe took over as the world's mathematical powerhouse by the 17th century.

Season 1

S1 • E3

EP 4 ⏱ 60 min

To Infinity and Beyond

Marcus du Sautoy examines unsolved problems that confronted 20th-century mathematicians.

Season 1

S1 • E4

Overview

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.

First Air Date

2008-10-06

Last Air Date

2008-10-27

Language

English

Network

BBC Four

Credits

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The Story of Maths (2008)

Overview

First Air Date

Last Air Date

Language

Network

Credits