Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Biography of Euclid
Biography of Euclid, a Greek Mathematician, also known as the 'Father of Geometry'.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Thales
Contains a detailed biography and discussion of the contributions of the ancient Greek philosopher Thales. Part of a larger mathematics site, this page focuses primarily on his contributions to Geometry.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Ancient Greek Science
Overview of the history of science in Greece during the Hellenistic age when Greek culture mingled with Persia and many advancements were made. Teacher resources include worksheets, activities and quizzes.
Other
Ancient Greek Number Codes
Credited to the Cornell University Greek Epigraphy Project, the content on this page explains (and illustrates through a chart) the Greek use of Alpha characters for numbers.
Cosmo Learning
Cosmo Learning: Science, Magic and Religion
A collection of video lectures from a science, math, and religion course at the University of California, Los Angeles. The course investigates science and religion in the context of history. Examine Greek mysticism, reformation, Darwin,...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Making Sense of Irrational Numbers
Like many heroes of Greek myths, the philosopher Hippasus was rumored to have been mortally punished by the gods. But what was his crime? Did he murder guests or disrupt a sacred ritual? No, Hippasus's transgression was mathematically...