• Eureka

  • Aug 13 2024
  • Length: 24 mins
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Eureka

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  • A multidisciplinary approach to this episode, as Jimmy and Armand explore the exclamation ‘Eureka!’ uttered by Archimedes, known from a story told by architectural historian Vitruvius about how the inventor discovered how to assess the metallic content of a gold crown.


    However, is the story fake news? If so, what was the true story? A bit of classical detective work provides a more plausible explanation.


    Main text explored: De Architectura by Vitruvius


    Presented by Armand D’Angour and Jimmy Mulville

    Produced by Diggory Waite

    A Hat Trick Production


    For more on the charity Classics For All, who support state schools to introduce or develop the teaching of classical subjects sustainably on the curriculum or as an after school activity, visit www.classicsforall.org.uk


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