Aug 3, 202624 min
Was Varāhamihira the world's first statistician? Could a sixth-century mathematician really predict the monsoon using observational data? And how did Bhāskara I produce one of the greatest approximations to the sine...
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The Mathematicians Podcast
Hosted by Ben Cornish · science · EN
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Where we explore the historical figures that count. An in-depth look at the history of mathematics, in chronological order, looking at the people, the theories, the ideas - with as fewer gaps as possible. Each episode we focus in on a single character or contribution to the history of maths and explore why it is significant, and how it evolved.
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What is The Mathematicians Podcast about?
Where we explore the historical figures that count. An in-depth look at the history of mathematics, in chronological order, looking at the people, the theories, the ideas - with as fewer gaps as possible. Each episode we focus in on a single character or contribution to the history of maths and explore why it is significant, and how it evolved.
Who hosts The Mathematicians Podcast?
The Mathematicians Podcast is hosted by Ben Cornish. The show has published 59 episodes to date.
What has The Mathematicians Podcast covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Episode 59 - Varāhamihira (And Bhāskara I) - Back to School" (3 August 2026, 24 minutes), "Episode 57, Aryabhata, From hero to zero" (3 July 2026, 48 minutes), and "Episode 57 - Yavanesvara - The Lord of the Greeks" (9 June 2026, 44 minutes).
How often does The Mathematicians Podcast publish?
The Mathematicians Podcast publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 30 minutes across 59 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Mathematicians Podcast?
Booking probability for The Mathematicians Podcast is 21%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Mathematicians Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Mathematicians Podcast's contact route on record: public web form.
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Episode #58
Episode 57 – Aryabhata – From hero to zero
Jul 3, 202648 minThe Gupta Empire reaches its scientific zenith as we meet one of the greatest mathematicians of Late Antiquity. Aryabhata (476–550 CE) helped transform astronomy and mathematics in India through a remarkable combination...
- Jun 9, 202644 min
The Silk Road carried spices, gemstones, ideas... and, occasionally, trigonometry. In this episode of The Mathematicians Podcast, we follow the mysterious figure known as Yavanesvara, the "Lord of the Greeks," whose...
Episode #56
Episode 56 - Pingala - Beats us up
May 17, 202610 minEpisode 42: Pingala – The Poet of Binary Why is a 2nd-century BCE Indian grammarian being featured on a mathematics podcast? Because centuries before the "Founding Fathers" of Western mathematics were born, Pingala was...
- Apr 20, 20261h 20m
In this special book club episode of 'The Mathematicians Podcast', I sit down with author, maths communicator, and museum learning consultant, Thomas K. Briggs. Join us for a glass of wine and a deep dive into Tom's...
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Episode #54
Episode 54 - Umaswati - Mind the Gap
Mar 25, 202631 minIn this episode of The Mathematicians Podcast, I am jumping ahead 800 years and travelling 5,000 km back to India to pick up the threads of a fascinating mathematical tradition. I’ll be introducing you to Umaswati, a...
- Feb 17, 202628 min
When is an approximation "good enough"? This week on The Mathematicians Podcast, host Benjamin Cornish opens the doors to his gem and fossil shop to discuss why a polished piece of glass, or a clever mathematical...
Episode #52
Episode 52 - Apastamba - What He Said.
Jan 27, 202622 minEpisode 52 of The Mathematicians Podcast, takes us deep into the world of ancient Indian mathematics with a focus on Apastamba and his contributions to the Sulvasutras. Following in the footsteps of Baudhayana...
Episode #51
Episode 51 - Baudhayana - Back to 1 square
Jan 7, 202626 minIn this episode a journey back to 800 BCE to explore the life and work of Baudhayana, one of the earliest known mathematicians from the Indian tradition. This episode also offers context on the Vedic tradition, the role...
- Dec 3, 202531 min
How do you get a wolf, a goat, and a cabbage across a river without turning the boat into a buffet? Welcome to the Season 1 Finale of The Mathematicians Podcast! Today, we go to the court of Charlemagne to meet Alcuin...
Episode #49
Episode 49 - Bede - Just in Time
Nov 26, 202520 minWas Bede a mathematician? Well, he certainly made history count. Join Benjamin Cornish for a trip to Northumbria (which is definitely in England) to meet the "OG monk" who mastered the calendar. In this episode, we dip...
- Nov 19, 202522 min
This week on The Mathematicians Podcast, join Benjamin Cornish as he shines a spotlight on Eutocius of Ascalon, the unsung hero who kept the flames of ancient mathematics burning! Born in 480 CE, Eutocius headed the...
- Nov 12, 202526 min
This week, we bridge the gap between Alexandria and Constantinople with Isidorus of Miletus, a mathematician and architect who preferred teaching to writing. We look into how he and his partner, Anthemius of Tralles...
- Nov 5, 202515 min
Join us on The Mathematicians Podcast as host Benjamin Cornish uncovers the whimsical and often mischievous side of Anthemius of Tralles, the Byzantine Greek architect and mathematician! From earthquake pranks on his...
- Oct 29, 202519 min
Welcome back to The Mathematicians Podcast! In this episode, host Benjamin Cornish takes us back to the 6th century CE to explore the life and legacy of Simplicius of Cilicia. A pivotal figure caught between two...
- Oct 22, 202553 min
This week on The Mathematician's Podcast, we take a break from the philosophical and theological debates of the past to chat with an intellectual heavyweight of our own age! In another special "Injectives" episode, Ben...
- Oct 15, 202518 min
Welcome back to The Mathematicians Podcast! This episode introduces our first "John" – John Philoponus, also known as John the Grammarian or John of Alexandria. This Christian theologian, philosopher, and arguably...
Episode #42
Episode 42 - Boethius - A Fork in the Road
Oct 8, 202525 minThe Romans are here, in ROME! Discover the dramatic rise and fall of the Roman Empire, its lasting global impact, and the fascinating (and sometimes contentious) question of who inherited its crown. Then, meet Boethius...
Episode #41
Episode 41 - Hypatia - Less than fairer
Oct 1, 202518 minThis week we explore the brilliant, and tragically short, life of Hypatia of Alexandria. Born around 370 CE, she was a pioneering female mathematician and philosopher who led the last great school of mathematics in the...
- Sep 24, 202529 min
This week, Pappus of Alexandria, a pivotal figure in 4th-century mathematics. Often considered one of the last great Greco-Roman geometers, Pappus compiled the monumental Synagogue, a comprehensive collection that...
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