Tag: Euclid

I remember that my mathematical education started with numbers. First, my father, then later, my elementary teacher, taught me how to count as my elementary math education. However, 2400 years ago, everything was utterly different, and kids were taught geometry first. Before Jesus, geometry was m...

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...