The Hindu-Arabic Numerals: a Blessing for Modern Civilisation

Directly opposite the RDS in Dublin, on the site of the former AIB headquarters, stand two impressive new office blocks separated by a plaza, Fibonacci Place. Leonardo Bonacci — known as Fibonacci, the son of Bonaccio — lived from 1170 to about 1245 AD. It is he who we must thank for bringing us the … Continue reading The Hindu-Arabic Numerals: a Blessing for Modern Civilisation