On Tuesday the 19th of March, our Year 12 Mathematics A-Level pupils visited the Herakleidon Museum in the centre of Athens. They attended an interactive presentation on the evolution of Mathematics from ancient times until the Middle Ages. Our pupils were given the opportunity to observe an interactive model of the Antikythera Mechanism, an ancient Greek computer, a wonder of the ancient technology that produced extremely accurate astronomical results and much more. The pupils had the chance to understand real-life applications of Mathematics along with admiring other exhibits of ancient technological accomplishments. It was a revealing experience that enlightened them and opened their minds towards the vast world and the beauty of Mathematics and its applications.
