Episode 1: 2,500 Years of Mathematical Genius Men of Mathematics | Part 1: Ancient Mathematics What do a Greek philosopher killed by Roman soldiers, a French teenager who died in a duel, and a German mathematician driven to madness have in common? They changed the world. And their stories are more dramatic than any fiction. Timestamps 0:00 - Opening 0:15 - Introduction 1:00 - The Book 2:23 - Ancient Math 3:13 - Modern Birth 3:57 - Calculus Wars 4:37 - Euler & Beyond 5:12 - Tragic Geniuses 5:39 - Rigor Revolution 6:20 - Themes: Genius Society 6:53 - Themes: Discovery 7:24 - Themes: Infinite Pure 8:18 - Why It Matters 9:27 - Conclusion 10:07 - Next Episode Preview 10:25 - Outro About This Series Men of Mathematics explores the lives and discoveries of history's greatest mathematicians, based on E.T. Bell's legendary 1937 book. From ancient Greece to the modern era, these are the stories of genius, tragedy, and triumph that shaped our understanding of the universe. Series Navigation → Next: Episode 2 - Zeno of Elea 🎧 Full Series: Men of Mathematics 📖 Based on: "Men of Mathematics" by E.T. Bell (1937) ⚡ Support: Value4Value via Lightning Mathematics #History #MenOfMathematics #MathHistory #Science