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Can Yule Solve My Problems? - Alex Bellos

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The Secrets of Mathematics
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In our Oxford Mathematics Christmas Lecture Alex Bellos challenges you with some festive brainteasers as he tells the story of mathematical puzzles from the middle ages to modern day.

Alex is the Guardian’s puzzle blogger as well as the author of several works of popular maths, including Puzzle Ninja, Can You Solve My Problems? and Alex’s Adventures in Numberland.

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Series
The Secrets of Mathematics
People
Alex Bellos
Keywords
maths
mathematics
mathematical puzzles
modern day
Department: Mathematical Institute
Date Added: 13/12/2017
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