A Mathematical History Tour
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Einstein and Pavia
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Ponte Coperto, River Ticino, Pavia, Italy Normally on today's date - March 14 - I'm encouraging people to celebrate Pi Day. But this...
Monday, January 26, 2026
The Humble Grave of Henry Briggs
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Grave of Henry Briggs (Henricus Briggius) in the chapel of Merton College, Oxford. Today's post honors mathematician Henry Briggs who ...
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Time to Raise a Glass
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Guinness Storehouse - "Tick Followed Tock" - Guinness Advertisement 1999 As the clock winds down on 2025, as we toast the old ye...
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Omar Khayyam
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This post is in honor of mathematician Omar Khayyam who died on this date, December 4, in the year 1131AD. As well as having been a mathemat...
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