PLOT OF THE STORY

The sixth episode of the "Scientists who “Eurikan” for the humanity" series is based on the life of Hypatia, the great Greek philosopher, mathematician and astronomer, who was born, taught and died in Alexandria, Egypt (~355-415 AD).

Hypatia was a great woman, with a strong and intense personality, with moral principles and a high level of education at a time when it was more common for boys than girls to be educated. She was loved and respectable in the world, she had faithful and devoted pupils. She advisedand guided powerful people on government and public affairs matters. In an era when Alexandria was inflamed with political and religious controversy, Hypatia was falsely accused and put to death in a horrible manner.

Today no texts of Hypatia are preserved. However, there are many references to her writings and surviving works by other writers and historians about her life, her activities and her death. Hypatia was a charismatic figure, whose contribution and ethos marked human history and science.

Narration: George Eugenikos
Music: Mara Kaisari
Research-Editing: Maria Vlachaki

We owe warm thanks to the former professor of NTUA, historian of Mathematics Ms. Christina Fili for her scientific contribution. Ms. Fili was recently awarded the Alexandre Koyré Medal by the International Academy of the History of Science, based in Paris, for all her research work.

Duration: 20' and 16"

You can listen and/or download the podcast from the Eugenides Foundation channel on Spotify here.

 

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