The Story of Maths - Season 1

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The Language of the Universe

1 - The Language of the Universe

Air Date: October 6, 2008

Marcus du Sautoy looks at the contributions of the great Greek mathematicians.

The Genius of the East

2 - The Genius of the East

Air Date: October 13, 2008

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

The Frontiers of Space

3 - The Frontiers of Space

Air Date: October 20, 2008

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

To Infinity and Beyond

4 - To Infinity and Beyond

Air Date: October 27, 2008

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