The history of Pi, says the author, though a small part of the history of mathematics, is nevertheless a mirror of the history of man. Petr Beckmann holds up this mirror, giving the background of ...

But why? In honor of Pi Day—March 14—let's examine the history of this fascinating number. As a concept, pi has been in use ...

KOCHI: The story of pi is one of great intrigue. On a cosmological plane, this natural constant is believed to hold secrets ...