Tag: Alexandria

Imagine being the most brilliant and influential woman in the ancient world, only to be brutally murdered by a mob of religious fanatics. This is the story of Hypatia of Alexandria, the first woman mathematician, astronomer, and philosopher, who lived in the fourth and fifth centuries CE. In this ar...

The Burning of the Library of Alexandria is an event that exists in most peoples’ minds. Every so often people will shake their head and say “what a shame that such a great repository of knowledge was destroyed.” In the minds of most people, the Burning of the Greate Library of Ale...

Euclid’s early life is shrouded in mystery, and little is known about his personal background. Some historical accounts suggest that he was born in Tyre, Greece, while others claim he was born in Megara or even in Athens. The uncertainty surrounding his birthplace adds an air of intrigue to hi...