Brain Teasers and Puzzles, from the Middle Ages to Modern Science

Tiago Hirth (University of Lisbon)

Face to face lecture, venue to be confirmed (in Liverpool)

Suitable for students aged 11 up, their teachers and anyone interested in mathematics

About the talk

Can you match the wits of the Carolingian court? What about the Wasan teasers that puzzled Samurai?

In this interactive presentation, the audience is taken on a journey through time and space. We’ll skip the textbooks and focus on the recreations that entertained the people of the past and provide play for those of the present. Through it we’ll stumble upon some mathematical nuggets.

About the speaker

Tiago Hirth is a mathematician with a deep enthusiasm for the playful side of the subject, including magic, movement, and games. In his free time, he actively engages in science outreach, organising events, and teaching others. Since 2018, he has been affiliated with the Interuniversity Centre for the History of Science and Technology at The University of Lisboa. As a co-founder of Circo Matemático, he has spent over a decade blending mathematics with the art of circus performance. His main interests lie in Recreational Mathematics, the Conjuring Arts, and their historical backgrounds.

The talk is free but registration is required via TicketSource