Counting in Base-20: A World Beyond Ten
Why do we count in tens? While it seems natural, many cultures from the Mayans to the Basques developed sophisticated base-20 systems, likely inspired by counting on both fingers and…
Unlocking the Universe of Languages
Why do we count in tens? While it seems natural, many cultures from the Mayans to the Basques developed sophisticated base-20 systems, likely inspired by counting on both fingers and…
The concept of zero is more than just a number; itβs a profound linguistic and philosophical idea that had to be invented. This journey traces the word and symbol for…
What if writing wasn't flat on a page, but a three-dimensional web of information you could hold in your hands? The Inca Empire's Quipu, an intricate system of knotted, colorful…