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Bonus: The Maths of Sylvester II
Episode 206

Bonus: The Maths of Sylvester II

PONTIFACTS: Ranking the Popes

December 2, 202443m 48s

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Show Notes

You've had the myths, now its time for the maths! In this episode, Bry is joined by Quinn and Umberto, certified math wizards to discuss the impact of Gerbert of Aurillac's mathematical contributions. We'll discuss the horror of calculating with Roman numerals, the introduction of Hindu-Arabic numbers, the abacus, the astrolabe, the armillary sphere, and more! 

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