MoM Ep4: Archimedes

This podcast episode of Men of Mathematics discusses the life and achievements of Archimedes of Syracuse, considered the greatest scientist of the ancient world.

Key Topics:

• Archimedes' early life and education
• Archimedes' mathematical achievements, including his calculation of pi and his work on areas bounded by curves
• Archimedes' inventions, such as the Archimedes screw and his war machines
• The Archimedes Palimpsest and its revelations about his methods
• Archimedes' death and legacy