Visualization: Time Line of the Pythagorean Theorem

 Please come explore  Pythagorean Theorem Time Line

(sorry I couldn't figure out how to embed this into the blog)

Summary

         My process of matching images to text was pretty simple. Every moment on the time line was specific and easy to find an image, video or audio for. For the early parts of the time line, I found examples of the Babylonian's use of similar ideas to the Pythagorean Theorem. I found information on the Babylonian's in The History of Mathematics as well as on the website www-history.mcs.st-and.ac.uk/HistTopics/Babylonian_Pythagoras.html

        The reason I broadened my time line to include the Babylonians and Pythagoras (not just the popular culture which I initially was going to do) was because I didn't end up having enough sources. I was able to find all the information on wikipedia then google the reseach of each pop culture reference.

       I actually really enjoyed the video graphic on Pythagoras and was hoping to be able to integrate it into my time line. I found this youtube video when I was looking for the clip on the scarecrow from the Wizard of Oz. So when I needed more sources and more events on my time lines; I got excited to use this video. This video graphic already existed, but I found it very visually stimulating and intriguing. 

       Listening and watching the examples of the Pythagorean Theorem in popular culture broadened my understanding of the uses of the Pythagorean Theorem as well as exposing me to the misconceptions. I found it interesting that the Wizard of Oz scarecrow recited the theorem incorrectly, but was still excited about having a brain.

       While I haven't read the book Anathem, after reading about the use of the Pythagorean Theorem in the book, I'm intrigued now. I kind of want to read the book and I hope other people do to.

      I regret not having time to figure out how to properly embed the time line into the post. I feel like this takes away from the visual learning.


 References:

www-history.mcs.st-and.ac.uk/HistTopics/Babylonian_Pythagoras.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1E7I7_r3Cw

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pythagorean_theorem

The History of Math: an Introduction by David Burton The-History-Mathematics-An-Introduction