Revisiting Ramanujan

2 October 2018 by Ellen Embleton

‘I first heard of Ramanujan in 1913. The first letter which he sent me was certainly the most remarkable that…

Euclid on display

12 June 2018 by Philip Beeley

Euclid’s Elements of Geometry holds a unique position among scientific texts, and for good reason. Historically, it is second only…

The formation of a collection including mathematical books, instruments and manuscripts was integral to the foundation of the Royal Society…

24 March 2016 by Joanna Corden

Have you ever wondered why Easter never falls on the same date each year? If so, you’re not alone – the…

22 June 2015 by Fiona Keates

Benjamin Franklin may be best known as the man who flew a kite in a storm, or as the Founding…