Rob Eastaway – Much Ado About Numbers
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What is the connection between Shakespeare and maths? A lot, as it turns out!
Shakespeare grew up in a time of remarkable mathematical innovation. From astronomy to probability, music to multiplication, new mathematical ideas were taking off – and much of this was reflected in Shakespeare’s work.
In this highly engaging talk by award-winning author and champion of mathematics, you will discover the surprising mathematical connections between Shakespeare and the work he created: find out how Tudors multiplied, why Shakespeare never ended a line with the word orange, and why dice-playing was a serious hazard for the unwary.
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