Ancient knowledge is often embedded in symbols, riddles, diversions and cosmologies. The binary number system, the language of the electronic computer, for instance, is the most modern and most ancient number system. Read and explore how the Dogon tribe of ancient Sudan and Egyptians utilized this system.
A collection of personal thoughts and musings on the genesis of the binary numbers, calendar science and cryptic codes in ancient cultures, and the embodiment of knowledge in their games and pastimes. Investigate how far a little arithmetic can go, in explaining the universe. Discover how simple arithmetic can help in solving an important ancient mystery, still unsolved today. Plus other interesting math and computer science topics.