From Ancient Times to Modern Day Computing
Pi, symbolized as π, is the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. Its history dates back nearly 4,000 years. Ancient civilizations, including the Babylonians and Egyptians, made some of the earliest attempts to calculate this mystical number.
Archimedes of Syracuse, a Greek mathematician, was one of the first to rigorously calculate pi. In the 17th century, European mathematicians began using infinite series to approximate pi more accurately.
Today, pi is not just a mathematical curiosity; it plays crucial roles in fields like engineering, physics, and even computer science.
Join the Pi Celebration
Celebrating Pi Day on March 14th has become a fun tradition. People worldwide enjoy activities, from pi recitation contests to baking delicious pies!