DiscoverThe Mathematicians PodcastEpisode 18 - Dinostratus - A Roarsome Mathematician
Episode 18 - Dinostratus - A Roarsome Mathematician

Episode 18 - Dinostratus - A Roarsome Mathematician

Update: 2025-04-23
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This week we finally come full circle on the Quadratrix, and meet a man who was able to draw a square with equal area to the circle. Yes, that ancient problem finally gets solved: for a given definition of solved. Tune in to find out exactly how one does 'Square the Circle'.


 


"Danse Macabre - Finale"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Episode 18 - Dinostratus - A Roarsome Mathematician

Episode 18 - Dinostratus - A Roarsome Mathematician

Ben Cornish