The Story of the Elusive Shapes

Ever wondered why bubbles are always round even if you blow them with a square frame? Or why footballs are made out of pentagons and hexagons? Take a tour through the mathematical and cultural world of shapes - from pyramids in Egypt to the domes of Italy, and from the shape of good dice to the smell of symmetry. We'll even take a trip into hyperspace and reveal how to see in four dimensions.

English
  • Originally Aired December 26, 2006
  • Runtime 50 minutes
  • Network Channel 5
  • Created December 29, 2020 by
    Administrator admin
  • Modified November 29, 2024 by
    topbanana