The history of the decimal is fairly new! Before the decimal, mathematicians just listed either values or fractions. And the best part about the decimal is that it's nothing like a period. If you want to read more about the history of math and science, please visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. And while you're there, feel free to buy me a cup of coffee to support the podcast and the blog! Until next time, carpe diem! Gabrielle All music is public domain. Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com. No copyright - No rights reserved - Royalty Free - 1. The Little Prince - Gift of the Stars 2. Catastrophe of Meaning 3. On the Sensations of Tone - Urban Toys

Math Science History with Gabrielle Birchak

Ep. 50 - It's a decimal, not a period.

Agree to disagree. This was the foundation of two ancient philosophers and friends, Archytas and Plato. Plato was a philosophical mathematician, and Archytas was a mechanical engineer. But, the friendship was strong enough to save Plato's life.  If you want to read more about the history of math and science, please visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. And while you're there, feel free to buy me a cup of coffee to support the podcast and the blog! Until next time, carpe diem! Gabrielle All music is public domain. Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com. 

Ep. 49 - Plato and Archytas

This is my special tribute to Black History Month, to love, to African-American men and women, and to all of those who have worked tirelessly on the front lines fighting COVID. This story has remained hidden for over a century. It is one of the most awe-inspiring, heart-moving stories that I have researched in quite a while.   For more Math, Science and History, please visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com - and while you're there, help fund the podcast by clicking on the coffee button and donating to the podcast! Until next time, carpe diem! Gabrielle Music by Lloyd Rodgers Cartesian Reunion Memorial Orchestra: the little prince-a ballet in two acts, Gifts of the Stars (Act II), On Things Invisible, On Questions of Discipline - Catastrophe of Meaning

Ep. 48 - The Crumplers

On February 11 the United Nations honors the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Science and gender equality are essential for the development of science. This day is a reminder to us all that women deserve to be part of the world of science.   For more history of about math and science, please come visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. And while you're there, feel free to buy me a cup of coffee to support the podcast and the blog! Until next time, carpe diem! Gabrielle All Music by Lloyd Rodgers - Public Domain - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lloyd_Rodgers - http://lloydrodgers.com/

Ep. 47 - International Day of Women and Girls In Science

Even though there is a Multiplication Map attributed to Tesla, I've taken liberties to call it Birchak's Sumerian Sexagesimal Spiral, because of eponymy. If none of this makes sense, it will once you listen to my latest podcast on eponymy.  For more pictures and descriptions of the sexagesimal spiral, along with other stories about the history of math and science, please come visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. And while you're there, feel free to buy me a cup of coffee to support the podcast and the blog! Until next time, carpe diem! Gabrielle All Music by Lloyd Rodgers - Public Domain - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lloyd_Rodgers - http://lloydrodgers.com/

Ep. 46 - Eponymy and the Sexagesimal Spiral

This is a reposted podcast about Hypatia. The story of Hypatia of Alexandria is almost 2,000 years old. She was one of our earliest female mathematicians, astronomers, philosophers, and professors. But above all of that, she was loved by Alexandria! So why was she murdered?! The answer is in the podcast! If you are interested in reading more about the history of math and science, please visit me on my blog at www.MathScienceHistory.com ! Thank you for listening! Until next week, carpe diem! Gabrielle All Music by Lloyd Rodgers - Public Domain - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lloyd_Rodgers - http://lloydrodgers.com/

Ep. 45 - Reposting Hypatia of Alexandria

The annual 2020 Math Science History Holiday Puzzle is UP!! This year the first person to respond with the correct answer receives a $25 Amazon gift card! The details are in the podcast and at MathScienceHistory.com. Thank you for a wonderful year! Until 2021, carpe diem! All music is public domain. Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com. We Wish You a Merry Christmas by the U.S. Naval Academy. Ambient 03 by Sscheidl at Pixabay. A Journey Beyond by Christian Bodhi.

Ep. 44 - It's the 2020 Math Science History Holiday Puzzle!

If there is one word to describe Nikola Tesla, it would be brilliant! His inventions, ideas, and patents changed the world. One of his greatest inventions, the AC power motor, enabled us with the ability to power our homes with electricity.  For more pictures and descriptions of Tesla's AC motor, along with other stories about the history of math and science, please come visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. And while you're there, feel free to buy me a cup of coffee to support the podcast and the blog! Until next time, carpe diem! Gabrielle Creative Commons Royalty Free Music - The Little Prince by Lloyd Rogers

Ep. 43 - Nikola Tesla

No, Napoleon Bonaparte was not short. This historical misconception is often cited as fact. In math there are many misconceptions like boys are smarter at math than girls. But, that is not true! The details are all in the podcast! For more information about some of these celebrities, including their works in science, please visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. And while you're there, feel free to buy me a cup of coffee to support the podcast and the blog! Until next time, carpe diem! Gabrielle Creative Commons Royalty Free Music - The Little Prince by Lloyd Rogers - A Journey Beyond by Christian Bodhi on Pixabay

Ep. 42 - Misconceptions in Math

Some celebrities are tremendous actors and musicians, and some actors and musicians are also tremendous scientists and mathematicians. Who are these brainiacs?! You might be surprised! For more information about some of these celebrities, including their works in science, please visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. And while you're there, feel free to buy me a cup of coffee to support the podcast and the blog! Until next time, carpe diem! Gabrielle All music is public domain. Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com. 

Ep. 41 - The Brains Behind the Talent

The toys of the industrial revolution have contributed a great deal to science. This is no accident. Sometimes our greatest moments of discovery happen when our minds are curious and at play. If you want to read more about the history of math and science, please visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. And while you're there, feel free to buy me a cup of coffee to support the podcast and the blog! Until next time, carpe diem! Gabrielle All music is public domain. Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com. 

Ep. 40 - Play

Today, some of our fastest electric hypercars produce almost 2,000 horsepower. But what does horsepower mean? And what do sports cars have to do with the industrial revolution? It's all in the podcast Math! Science! History! If you want to read more about the history of math and science, please visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. And while you're there, feel free to buy me a cup of coffee to support the podcast and the blog! Until next time, carpe diem! Gabrielle All music is public domain. Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com. 

Ep. 39 - Full Steam Ahead

Pascal's triangle is a triangular pattern of binomial coefficients. If that makes no sense, in real life, you can use Pascal's triangle to figure out combinations of things, like pizza! The incredible story of Blaise Pascal is all in the podcast! If you want to read more about Pascal's triangle as well as the history of math and science, please visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. And while you're there, feel free to buy me a cup of coffee to support the podcast and the blog! Until next time, carpe diem! Gabrielle All music is public domain. Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com. 

Ep. 38 - Pascal's Higher Power

Imaginary boyfriends are nice. But imaginary numbers are better! Where did they come from? And who decided to name them imaginary? The answers are all in the podcast! If you want to read more about the history of math and science, visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. And while you're there, feel free to buy me a cup of coffee to support the podcast and the blog! Until next time, carpe diem! Gabrielle All music is public domain. Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com.

Ep. 37 - Imaginary Numbers

Infinity has been around for forever! (Pun intended) But, ever since it's conception, it has evolved and changed by the power of Georg Cantor who proved that infinity comes in different sizes!  For more information on infinity, as well as additional math not mentioned in the podcast, please visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. And while you're there, feel free to buy me a cup of coffee to support the podcast and the blog! Until next time, carpe diem! Gabrielle All music is public domain. Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com. 

Ep. 36 - Infinity

Math! Science! History! is a weekly podcast about the history of people, theories, and discoveries that have moved our scientific progress forward and spurred us on to unimaginable discoveries. Join Gabrielle Birchak for a little math, a little science, and a little history. All in a little bit of time.

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