The Language of the Universe | The Story of Maths
Marcus du Sautoy uncovers the use of a decimal system based on ten fingers of the hand and looks at the contributions of the great Greek mathematicians.
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Clip Info
- Clip length: 57'56''
- Broadcast year: 2008
Curriculum Connection
- Maths
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Licence: ERA Licence required
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
Content
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Four
- Programme: The Story of Maths
- Episode: The Language of the Universe
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