Lost manuscripts written by the famous Greek mathematician Apollonius of Perga were discovered in the Netherlands. The ancient finds are located at Leiden University Libraries.

The manuscript had been forgotten in the library, part of a collection acquired by Dutch Orientalist and mathematician Jacob ...

When it comes to chronicling the past, it seems there are basically two ways discoveries are made: either they’re the result ...

Scientists spell out Islamic scientific traditions in a new a volume dedicated to unlocking the secrets of oriental ...

Evidence suggests ancient civilizations, including the Greeks, may have had early optical knowledge and devices like ...

Explore the captivating journey of ancient Greek astronomy in which mythological tales and mathematical precision mix together.

who explains how so many aspects of Ancient Greek civilisation are still relevant to us today. The topics she covers includes architecture, philosophy, science, mathematics, medicine and democracy.

According to the volume, "The Conics of Apollonius (c. 2.00 BCE) was one of the most profound works of ancient Greek mathematics. The work deals with the theory of ellipses, parabolas, and ...