Our Research The History of Mathematics Research Group studies the origins and development of mathematical ideas and methods from the beginnings of recorded history—in all societies and cultures.

Discover who invented mathematics! Learn why Archimedes is called the 'Father' of mathematics and explore the key milestones ...

The night he realized what he discovered, Squamish mathematics historian and professor Glen Van Brummelen ran up and down the halls of the dorm where he was staying to teach a math camp, looking for ...

A high school student who was relentlessly mocked online for questioning the nature and origin of math was actually making "profound" and important queries, says mathematician Eugenia Cheng. "They ...

International Day of Mathematics or Pi Day is celebrated on March 14 every year to recognise the mathematical constant, Pi, which defines the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter.

Like many of the cultures it studies, the Department of History of Mathematics has had innovative leaders, a golden era and, inevitably, a fall from glory. This year could witness the end of a ...

We have two professors specializing in the History of Mathematics: Dr. Tom Archibald who specializes in mathematics since the 17th century, and Dr. Len Berggren, who focuses on ancient and medieval ...

Squamish math historian redefines origin of decimal point Historic Revelation: Trinity Western prof uncovers that the decimal point was used 150 years before previously thought.