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How the Königsberg bridge problem changed mathematics

Dan Van der Vieren · TED

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You’d have a hard time finding the medieval city Königsberg on any modern maps, but one particular quirk in its geography has made it one of the most famous cities in mathematics. Dan Van der Vieren explains how grappling with Königsberg’s puzzling seven bridges led famous mathematician Leonhard Euler to invent a new field of mathematics. [Directed by Outis, narrated by Addison Anderson].

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Institution
TED
Department
TED-Ed
Speaker
Dan Van der Vieren
Year
2016
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
Mathematics, Teaching and learning
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TED
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