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A small selection of Euler's works, explained by a master expositor.

A report on an Australian teacher's use of material from the Rhind Papyrus.

The story of Gerbert, who became Pope Sylvester II in 999, and his mathematics.

Our reviewer praises the selection of excerpts, the use of facsimiles rather than transcriptions, and the commentary and English translation in this collection.

A new history of mathematics text which asks lots of questions about the history and the mathematics.

The Arithmetic of Boethius (480-524) dates from the early sixth century. This page is from a mansucript (Plimpton MS 165) that dates from approximately 1294, written on vellum.

If an arc of 45 degrees on one circumference is equal to an arc of 60 degrees on another circle, what is the ratio of the areas of the circles?

The purchase price for an apple and an orange is 100 yen. When n oranges and n + 3 apples are bought the price is 520 yen. Find the number n of oranges and the price of one orange.

A man entered an orchard through 7 gates, and there took a certain number of apples. When he left the orchard, he gave the first guard half the apples he had and 1 apple more.

After a terrible battle it is found that 70% of the soldiers have lost an eye.

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