The Beauty of Diagrams

The Beauty of Diagrams (2010)

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Series in which mathematician Marcus du Sautoy explores the stories behind some of the most familiar scientific diagrams.

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Scheduleevery Thursday at 20:30 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E06Pioneer PlaqueDez. 23, 2010
S01E05DNA, James Watson and Francis CrickDez. 16, 2010
S01E04The Rose Diagram, Florence NightingaleDez. 9, 2010
S01E03Newton's PrismDez. 2, 2010
S01E02Revolutions of the Celestial Spheres, Nicolaus CopernicusNov. 25, 2010
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did The Beauty of Diagrams premiere?

The Beauty of Diagrams premiered on November 8, 2010.

Who narrated The Beauty of Diagrams?

The Beauty of Diagrams was narrated by British mathematician Marcus du Sautoy.

What was the focus of The Beauty of Diagrams?

The Beauty of Diagrams was a television show that explored famous diagrams throughout history and their impact on science and mathematics.

How many episodes of The Beauty of Diagrams were produced?

The Beauty of Diagrams consisted of six episodes.

Which famous diagram was featured in the first episode of The Beauty of Diagrams?

The first episode of The Beauty of Diagrams featured Leonardo da Vinci's Vitruvian Man diagram.

What key scientific concept was explored in the second episode of The Beauty of Diagrams?

The second episode of The Beauty of Diagrams explored the concept of symmetry in mathematics and science.

What was the focus of the third episode of The Beauty of Diagrams?

The third episode of The Beauty of Diagrams focused on the use of diagrams in the study of astronomy and the universe.

Which famous physicist was featured in the fourth episode of The Beauty of Diagrams?

The fourth episode of The Beauty of Diagrams featured physicist Richard Feynman and his famous Feynman diagrams.

In which episode did The Beauty of Diagrams discuss the relationship between music and mathematics?

The Beauty of Diagrams explored the relationship between music and mathematics in the fifth episode.

What was the focus of the final episode of The Beauty of Diagrams?

The final episode of The Beauty of Diagrams explored the diagrams used in modern technology and design.

Which diagram was the subject of the second episode of The Beauty of Diagrams?

The second episode of The Beauty of Diagrams focused on the snowflake diagram.

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