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Math History Resources

Resource Rich Websites/Blogs

Math History on The Internet

An incredibly comprehensive compilation of math history resources for the classroom. If you want to incorporate math history into your classroom, here is a good place to start.

Seriously, check this out! 

https://denisegaskins.com/internet-math-resources/math-history-on-the-internet/

Timelines, Biographies, and History

Mathigon - Timeline of Mathematics

A digital and explorable timeline of varying mathematical milestones and mathematicians. 

​https://mathigon.org/timeline

MacTutor

Free online resource containing over 3000 biographies of mathematicians and 2000 essays and supporting resources.

(I personally LOVE this website)

https://mathshistory.st-andrews.ac.uk/

The History of Mathematics

Multiple histories to dig into - provided by the University of Cambridge - from the history of algebra and trigonometry, women in maths, time measurement, and much more!

https://nrich.maths.org/history-mathematics

Artistic Mathematics History

Artful Maths

Ready to use lessons and resources that incorporate art and math, as well as historical uses for math in artistic pursuits.

 https://www.artfulmaths.com/mathematical-art-lessons.html​

Compass and Rule

Online exhibit on the history of English architecture between 1500-1750. Showcases how maths was used in the artistic expression of architecture.

https://www.mhs.ox.ac.uk/compassandrule/online-exhibition/index.html

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