History of Math and Technology
A blog covering the history of STEM and how we got to where we are.
Aryabhata the Elder (476 CE–550 CE) is one of the most celebrated figures in the history of mathematics and astronomy. Born in the region of present-day India, Aryabhata made groundbreaking contributions that laid the foundation for many modern mathematical and scientific concepts. Through his seminal work, the Aryabhatiya, he introduced ideas that have influenced fields …
Alfred of Saxony – Logic, Philosophy and Mathematics Alfred of Saxony, born around 1320 and deceased in 1390, was an influential figure in medieval European intellectual life. He was a philosopher, logician, theologian, and mathematician who played a significant role in the early development of mathematical thought during the late Middle Ages. Alfred’s intellectual contributions …
Democedes of Crotona: The Pioneering Greek Physician Democedes of Crotona was a Greek physician who lived during the 6th century BCE. His contributions to the fields of medicine and science, although often overshadowed by later figures, were significant and laid the groundwork for the evolution of medical practices in the ancient world. While not directly …
Fibonacci: The Medieval Mathematician Who Brought Numbers to Life In the world of mathematics, few names are as synonymous with numerical beauty and natural harmony as Fibonacci. Though born nearly a thousand years ago, Fibonacci’s influence still reverberates through classrooms, science labs, stock market analysis, and even the petals of flowers. But who was this …