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History of Mathematics

4000 years of Algebra Audio, Video, PDF
Video, audio, notes, and transcripts of a lecture on the long history and development of algebra by professor Robin Wilson. From the writers of Mesopotamian tablets, via treachery in 16th-century Italy, to a famous duel fought in Paris, the history of algebra is full of fascinating characters. Who were they, and what did they do?

Brief History of Algebra, Boolean Algebra
An introductory history of Algebra and Boolean Algebra at Help Algebra

History of Mathematics Archive
Extensive historical archive of information on the history of Mathematics including biographies, timelines and chronology, and famous quotes.

History of Mathematics in China
A chronological history of the important people and developments in Chinese Mathematics

History of Science Portal | Wikipedia
Special portal section at Wikipedia on the history of science and inquiry including reference information, data, articles, photos, news, and the paths that led to our present knowledge as well as those that were abandoned.

Mathematical Quote Generator
An extensive collection of mathematical quotations culled from many sources.

Mathematicians Who Were Born or Died Today
Page that will show names of, and information about, mathematicians that were born or died on the day that the web page is viewed.

Math World: History of Mathematics
A variety of topics on the history of Mathematics

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