The Story of 1 (2006)

The Story of 1 (2006)
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Follow host Terry Jones on a guided tour of the most simple number known to man in this detailed exploration of the history of the number "1." From the origins of modern numbers to the creation of the most enduring civilizations in history, the number "1" has played a key role in some of mankind's greatest achievements. Now, thanks to computer graphics and detailed research, viewers can learn how the invention of zero changed the course of modern history and mathematics and saved mankind from continuing to rely on the Roman numeral system. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Follow host Terry Jones on a guided tour of the most simple number known to man in this detailed exploration of the history of the number "1." From the origins of modern numbers to the creation of the most enduring civilizations in history, the number "1" has played a key role in some of mankind's greatest achievements. Now, thanks to computer graphics and detailed research, viewers can learn how the invention of zero changed the course of modern history and mathematics and saved mankind from continuing to rely on the Roman numeral system. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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60 mins
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J B.

How did man start to count and why. Where zero and the other numbers came from. How this led the world to beable to count and advanced math. Ends with the first computer after binary code. It was fascinating! I had to go back to and watch parts of it, twice!

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