History of Science

The Rise of Hellenistic Alexandria

The rise of Alexandrian mathematics in Hellenistic culture, marked by specialization, technical expertise, and significant contributions from mathematicians like Archimedes and Apollonius.

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The Development of Geocentric Cosmology

Ancient Greek philosophers such as Pythagoras and Anaxagoras developed a geocentric model where Earth is at the center of the universe, influencing Western scientific thought.

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A Brief History of Atomism

An ancient Greek philosophical theory that posits tiny indivisible particles called atoms as fundamental building blocks of matter.

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