Season 1

(2008)
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Episodes 4

1 The Language of the Universe

October 6, 2008

1h

Marcus du Sautoy looks at the contributions of the great Greek mathematicians.

2 The Genius of the East

October 13, 2008

1h

A look at the rise of mathematics in the East, as the West entered the Dark Ages.

3 The Frontiers of Space

October 20, 2008

1h

How Europe took over as the world's mathematical powerhouse by the 17th century.

4 To Infinity and Beyond

October 27, 2008

1h

Marcus du Sautoy examines unsolved problems that confronted 20th-century mathematicians.

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