The BEST episodes of The Story of Maths season 1
Every episode of The Story of Maths season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Story of Maths season 1!
The history of mathematics from ancient times to the present day. Narrated by Oxford mathematics professor Marcus du Sautoy, the series covers the seminal moments and people in the development of maths.
7.74
27 votes
#1 - The Language of the Universe
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/6/2008
In this opening programme Marcus du Sautoy looks at how important and fundamental mathematics is to our lives before looking at the mathematics of ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Greece.
Directors: Karen McGann
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7.35
43 votes
#2 - The Frontiers of Space
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/20/2008
How Europe took over as the world's mathematical powerhouse by the 17th century.
Directors: Karen McGann
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7.33
15 votes
#3 - The Genius of the East
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/13/2008
A look at the rise of mathematics in the East, as the West entered the Dark Ages.
Directors: Karen McGann
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7.21
43 votes
#4 - To Infinity and Beyond
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/27/2008
Marcus du Sautoy examines unsolved problems that confronted 20th-century mathematicians.
Directors: Karen McGann
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