Previously @ Gresham: Number Theory: Queen of Mathematics by Emeritus Professor of Geometry, Professor Robin Wilson* Watch more: https://gres.hm/number-theory *also of The Open University Colorado College #maths #mathshistory #mathematics #cryptography | Gresham College

New lecture announced: British Coronations: A History https://gres.hm/brit-coronations Join us on Tuesday, 2 May 2023 to explore why we crown our kings and queens. Dr Alice Hunt of the University of Southampton introduces the history of the British coronation, from its 10th-century origins to the present day, and explores how its meaning has changed over time. It will focus on moments when this religious ceremony came under intense scrutiny, such as during the Reformation, or when the first ever

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What is the rich & diverse history of computers? Computers: A History #GreshamLecture Even the most humdrum of electrical devices nowadays contains at least one computer; yet surprisingly few people are aware of their history, their form or function. In this talk we will see that not only is the history of computers rich and diverse, their architecture likewise. Astonishingly, all the computers ever made can be modelled by one universal machine – the Turing machine. Gresham Professor of IT @Rich

Although he had almost no formal training in pure mathematics, Srinivasa Ramanujan’s work and discoveries now pervade many areas of modern math and science. Learn more about this brilliant mathematician in today’s #MathematiciansInHistory short! #Mathnasium | Mathnasium