#41 Discovering the "Gems of Hypolytos" - an interview with Prof Herbert Gangl
Dan Aspel speaks to Prof Herbert Gangl to learn about his unique mathematical jewellery the "Gems of Hypolytos".
#05 Exploring sundials: an interview with Dr Frank King
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About this Episode
In episode #5 we speak to Dr Frank King (Churchill College) about his recent book "Sundials: Cutting Time", the challenges and mathematics involved in designing such classical timepieces, and whether a young Sir Isaac Newton was himself the creator of a Sundial.
Hosted by: Dan Aspel (INI Communications Manager)
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