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Snezana Lawrence

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Historian of mathematical sciences. Latest book "A Little History of Mathematics", Yale UP, April 2025. snezana-lawrence.com

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Yale University Press London 📖 @yalebooks.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Free teaching worksheets exploring the Fibonacci sequence, the golden number, and the golden ratio. Each contain hands-on classroom activities plus insights into the historical context behind these ideas from A Little History of Mathematics author @snezanalawrence.bsky.social #MWE25 👇
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Snezana Lawrence @snezanalawrence.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
See you in Bedford!
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Snezana Lawrence @snezanalawrence.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
Woop Woop! A large donation just landed... I've passed the 50% threshold on 10 miles today!! Please be generous: I swim, you contribute with your funds, Cancer Research does research to beat cancer www.justgiving.com/page/snezana...
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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Our next talk on 20th November with @snezanalawrence.bsky.social makes the @bedfordindependent.co.uk What's On Guide. As always, huge thanks to them for their continued support.
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Yale University Press London 📖 @yalebooks.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
For #MWE25 we’ve created free teaching worksheets on the Fibonacci sequence, golden number, & the golden ratio. Download them plus a free chapter on Fibonacci from A Little History of Mathematics by @snezanalawrence.bsky.social: yalebooks.co.uk/a-little-his... #UKMathsChat #MathsToday #teamaths
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A Little History of Mathematics Teaching Resources
For Maths Week England, we’ve created a collection of engaging teaching worksheets exploring the Fibonacci sequence, the golden number, and the golden
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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
We're back on Thurs. 20 Nov when @snezanalawrence.bsky.social will guide us through 'A Little History of Maths.' How did our ancestors think about numbers? How was maths used to explain and understand the world around them? Where do numbers even come from? sitp.online/sitp/bedford/ #Bedford
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Paul Naish @paulnaish.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Book Review: A Little History of Mathematics Author: @snezanalawrence.bsky.social Published in Annals of Science and #FREE to read! @tandfresearch.bsky.social www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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David Meyer @dajmeyer.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
@snezanalawrence.bsky.social post on Karl Menger @illinoistech.bsky.social inspired me to memorialize 40th anniversary of death w/model of #Shutdown2025 using his mathematical formalism of (in)compatibile groups in my Intro to Math Modeling class @ucsdphysci.bsky.social. Started w/background info:
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Paysages Mathématiques @paysmaths.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Theorem of the Day (September 26, 2025) : Galois’ Theorem on Finite Fields Source : Theorem of the Day / Robin Whitty pdf : buff.ly/8Ekyu4p notes : buff.ly/0WyPEYY #mathematics #maths #math #theorem
Comprehensive presentation of the "Theorem of the Day", starting with a statement of this theorem.

Galois’ Theorem on Finite Fields : A finite field with n elements exists if and only if n = p^k for some prime p and some non-negative integer k. Moreover this field is unique up to isomorphism.
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Snezana Lawrence @snezanalawrence.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Absolutely gutted that I won't be able to join you today. I hope to see you soon though.
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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
IMPORTANT UPDATE. Sadly, due to unforeseen circumstances tonight's talk with Snezana Lawrence, 'A Little History of Maths' is postponed. Deepest apologies for the late notice which is beyond anyone's control. We will be rescheduling and will keep you posted on a new date. Please repost this info.
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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Our upcoming talk on Thurs. 18th Sept. by @snezanalawrence.bsky.social makes the @bedfordindependent.co.uk entertainment guide. As always, huge thanks for their continued support.
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Lawrence of Arabica ☕ @anxiousfutsie.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
Great book, it was my summer holiday read 👍🏻
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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
We're back on Thurs. 18 Sept. when @snezanalawrence.bsky.social will guide us through 'A Little History of Maths.' How did our ancestors think about numbers? How was maths used to explain and understand the world around them? Where do numbers even come from? sitp.online/sitp/bedford/ #Bedford
Front cover of the book 'A Little History of Mathematics' by Snezana Lawrence.
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Snezana Lawrence @snezanalawrence.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Thanks @profmarciniak.bsky.social !
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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
We're back on Thurs. 18 Sept. when @snezanalawrence.bsky.social will guide us through 'A Little History of Maths.' How did our ancestors think about numbers? How was maths used to explain and understand the world around them? Where do numbers even come from? sitp.online/sitp/bedford/ #Bedford
Cover of the book 'A Little History of Mathematics' by Snezana Lawrence
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Yale University Press London 📖 @yalebooks.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Join @snezanalawrence.bsky.social for a fascinating talk on the history of mathematics at 18.30 on Thursday 26th June at Waterstones, London - Gower Street. Tickets: waterstones.com/events/a-lit... @londmathsoc.bsky.social @imamaths.bsky.social #MathSky 🧮
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A Little History of Mathematics: An Evening with Snezana Lawrence | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones
Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about A Little History of Mathematics: An Evening with Snezana Lawrence today.
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Saganism @sagan.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Isaac Asimov on, "If God is Dead, Everything is Permitted?"
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Roger Mansuy @roger-mansuy.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Kepler dans le livre de @snezanalawrence.bsky.social
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Yale University Press London 📖 @yalebooks.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Today marks the 81st Anniversary of #DDay, the largest seaborne invasion in history and the beginning of the liberation of France. To mark the occasion here's a 🧵 of Yale books with a quote from each. #DDay81
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Roger Mansuy @roger-mansuy.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
Je viens d'acheter la "petite" histoire des mathématiques de @snezanalawrence.bsky.social
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Roger Mansuy @roger-mansuy.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
J'adore les illustrations en tête des chapitres ! Bonne idée @snezanalawrence.bsky.social
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Snezana Lawrence @snezanalawrence.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
My Little History of Mathematics in Blackwell's bookshop, Oxford and Foyle's London ☺️
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Yale University Press London 📖 @yalebooks.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
#VEDay80 author articles @katieculture.bsky.social: yalebooks.co.uk/churchill-an... @hdiamond.bsky.social: yalebooks.co.uk/josephine-ba... @marekkohn.bsky.social: yalebooks.co.uk/meanwhile-in... Marc Milner: yalebooks.co.uk/every-reason... @tlgrady68.bsky.social: yalebooks.co.uk/ve-day-and-t...
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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
We now have a full schedule for the rest of 2025! Talks coming up on Climate Change with Jim Harris, Dark Matter with @mattbothwell.com , the history of Maths with @snezanalawrence.bsky.social & Artificial Intelligence with @lawrennd.bsky.social - Full details sitp.online/sitp/bedford/ #Bedford
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Snezana Lawrence @snezanalawrence.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Tomorrow, at Heffers bookshop in Cambridge (UK) I'll be doing a talk about my "A Little History of Mathematics" - if you are nearby, come and join me and Cambridge friends! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-little-h...
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A Little History of Mathematics - Snezana Lawrence, at Heffers Bookshop
Join Snezana Lawrence as she discusses her new, accessible history of Mathematics on the evening of the 29th of April at Heffers Bookshop.
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Snezana Lawrence @snezanalawrence.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Lovely!
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Multiverse of Mathness @feministasiandad.com · 09/04/2025
Congratulations!
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Snezana Lawrence @snezanalawrence.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Excellent!
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Snezana Lawrence @snezanalawrence.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
This hits the bookshops today in UK!
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Snezana Lawrence @snezanalawrence.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
The book is out in the UK today :-)
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Snezana Lawrence @snezanalawrence.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
Enjoy!
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Hanna Diamond @hdiamond.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
So enjoyed attending the Oxford literary festival today and supporting @snezanalawrence.bsky.social who launched her new book ‘A Little History of Mathematics’ with @yalebooks.bsky.social
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Snezana Lawrence @snezanalawrence.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Hey the weather in England is so nice it's unbelievable! And apparently on Friday in Oxford it will be gorgeous! So come and join me and friends for the Oxford Literary Festival (and as it's at 6pm you won't miss much of the sunshine) oxfordliteraryfestival.org/literature-e...
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Sparking Curiosity: Big Ideas that Have Shaped World | Oxford Literary Festival
Snezana Lawrence, Charlotte Mullins and Nigel Warburton Chaired by Heather McCallum - Sparking Curiosity: Big Ideas that Have Shaped World
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Snezana Lawrence @snezanalawrence.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
Some of the highlights of the week in Edinburgh. What a beautiful place.
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Rebecca @wordyanchorite.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
I wish there were a way to do a little light math as a hobby, the way you get to keep reading for fun even after you stop taking classes (if you know that this exists, please share)
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Katherine Seaton @mathskath.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
I have been reading Snezana Lawrence's recent book Mathematical Meditations. You might find something of what you want in here. (Just discovered she is on BlueSky @snezanalawrence.bsky.social)
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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
NEW EVENT! Thurs 18th Sept. @snezanalawrence.bsky.social will join us to talk about her new book 'A Little History of Mathematics.' She'll trace the fascinating history of mathematics, from the Egyptians and Babylonians to Renaissance masters and enigma codebreakers. sitp.online/sitp/bedford/ #maths
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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
This looks fascinating! We'd love to host you for a talk. I have sent you an email. I hope we can arrange something. Thank you.
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Graham Guest @grahamguest.eurosky.social · 17/03/2025
This is what you shall do.
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Walt Whitman: This is what you shall do
This is what you shall do: Love the earth and sun and the animals, despise riches, give alms to every one that asks, stand up for the stupid and crazy, devote your income and labor to others, hate …
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Snezana Lawrence @snezanalawrence.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
It's exactly a month to the launch of my book at the Oxford Literary Festival! If you are in the UK then you should perhaps come and see me in discussion with colleagues and friends from @yalebooks.bsky.social oxfordliteraryfestival.org/literature-e...
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Sparking Curiosity: Big Ideas that Have Shaped World | Oxford Literary Festival
Snezana Lawrence, Charlotte Mullins and Nigel Warburton Chaired by Heather McCallum - Sparking Curiosity: Big Ideas that Have Shaped World
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PubSci (Science in the Pub) @pubsci.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Hey @pubsci.bsky.social followers, April's speaker is snezana Lawrence who'll talk about some of the lesser known stories in the history of maths and present her wonderful new book (published just a week before PubSci). Pre-order you copy now!
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Anita Leirfall @anitaleirfall.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
A Little History of Mathematics | By Snezana Lawrence | Yale University Press (@snezanalawrence.bsky.social) yalebooks.co.uk/book/9780300...
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A Little History of Mathematics - Yale University Press London
A lively, accessible history of mathematics throughout the ages and across the globe   Mathematics is fundamental to our daily lives. Science, computing...
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Matt Enlow @unsolvedmre.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Just rediscovered some #Mathematica code I wrote five years ago to help me find cool 2D strange attractors 😍😍😍 #mathart
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Snezana Lawrence @snezanalawrence.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Look what just dropped on my desk today! As well as the news that a Thai-language edition will also be available in a not too distant future...
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Rabbi Geoff Mitelman @rabbimitelman.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
While this piece focuses on Christmas (and so I think it would certainly speak to many Christians), there are definitely analogies in the Jewish calendar -- from lighting candles to open and close to Shabbat, to increasing the lights from one to eight on Hanukkah,
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Dave Richeson @divbyzero.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Begin with a circle (blue in the image below) and a fixed point P on the circle. For every other point Q on the circle, draw a new circle with center Q and radius PQ. The envelope of these circles is a cardioid. www.geogebra.org/m/sxztqbby
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Dave Richeson @divbyzero.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Start with a circle of radius r and a fixed point on the circle, A. For each point B on the circle, find the two points on the line AB that are r units away from B. These points trace out a cardioid. The cardioid is thus a conchoid of the circle. www.geogebra.org/m/bctmcj6f
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