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Back to SearchEpisode 39 - Ptolemy - Beneath the Sheets
Episode 38
Imagine writing a book so influential it becomes the undisputed authority on the nature of the universe for the next 14 centuries. Now, imagine its c…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode 37 - Theon of Smyrna - A Number for a Name
Episode 37
Join Benjamin Cornish as he uncovers the story of Theon of Smyrna (c. 70 CE), the ancient world's ultimate study-guide writer!
He wasn't a revolution…
10 months ago
Episode 36 - Nicomachus of Gerasa - That which divides us
Episode 36
In this episode of The Mathematicians Podcast, Benjamin Cornish explores the life and works of Nicomachus of Gerasa—a philosopher, mystic, and mathem…
10 months ago
Episode 35 - Menelaus of Alexandria - The straightest Curve
Episode 35
In this episode of The Mathematicians Podcast, Benjamin Cornish explores the life and work of Menelaus of Alexandria; the mathematician who transform…
10 months, 1 week ago
Episode 34 - Injectives with Dr Daffern - Religion and Maths - Part 2
Episode 34
In this one-to-one edition of The Mathematicians Podcast, part of our Injectives subseries, host Benjamin Cornish sits down with philosopher, peace t…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 33 - Injectives with Dr Daffern - Religion and Maths - Part 1
Episode 33
In this one-to-one edition of The Mathematicians Podcast, part of our Injectives subseries, host Benjamin Cornish sits down with philosopher, peace t…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode 32 - Hero of Alexandria - A Hero to us all
Episode 32
This week, Benjamin Cornish invites you to step into the steam-powered sandals of Hero of Alexandria—the ancient world’s most enthusiastic gadgeteer.…
11 months ago
Episode 31 - Hipparchus - Going Supernova
Episode 31
In this episode of The Mathematicians Podcast, Benjamin Cornish dives into the life and legacy of Hipparchus, the Greek thinker who gave us trigonome…
11 months, 1 week ago
Episode 30 - Dionysodorus of Amisus & Hypsicles of Alexandria
Episode 30
This week on The Mathematicians Podcast, Benjamin Cornish presents a double bill of underappreciated thinkers from the back shelves of Greek geometry…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Perseus - In High Spirics
Episode 29
This week on The Mathematicians Podcast, Benjamin Cornish reflects on a tragic bagel incident, files an HR complaint, and somehow ends up discussing …
11 months, 3 weeks ago