Early Greek mathematician Thymaridas of Paros linked number theory, cosmic harmony, and linear equations, pioneering algebraic thinking.

The ancient Greeks were incredibly talented mathematicians—but they rarely used numbers in their math. Their particular specialty, geometry, dances around actual quantities, focusing on higher ...

Many Ancient Greek inventions, created many centuries ago, still play an incredibly large role in our daily lives today.

Analysis of the tablet showed that the ancient Babylonians knew about the Pythagorian Theorem long before the rise of ancient Greece, but the tablet’s exact purpose remained a mystery.