MARC TROUDET
MT
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2 articles published in Tangente
History and CultureN°81Feb 14, 2022Measuring distances in the Age of Enlightenment
In the 18th century, many mathematical treatises dealt with practical geometry. They presented numerous problems involving the measurement of lines, areas and solids, together with their solutions. Various methods were reviewed for measuring the shortest path between two points.
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Math for everyoneN°78May 18, 2021Circles in ancient mosaics
Besides their undeniable aesthetic appeal, mosaics and other archaeological remains from our past often hold wonderful mathematical surprises. These geometric examples from Gallo-Roman sites offer ample proof.
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