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Explore the fascinating history and mathematical significance of the Pythagorean theorem in this 18-minute lecture from the University of Oxford. Delve into the world of right-angled triangles as mathematician Robin Wilson traces the origins of this fundamental equation back to the Pythagoreans and examines how their mathematical insights influenced subsequent generations of mathematicians. Learn about the historical context surrounding one of mathematics' most famous theorems while gaining deeper understanding of its mathematical foundations and enduring importance in geometry.
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Equations and their origins - the Pythagorean theorem
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Oxford Mathematics