Jeremiah Bartz

3 weeks ago | gizmodo.com | Jeremiah Bartz |George Dvorsky

A shard of smooth bone etched with irregular marks dating back 20,000 years puzzled archaeologists until they noticed something unique – the etchings, lines like tally marks, may have represented prime numbers. Similarly, a clay tablet from 1800 B.C.E. inscribed with Babylonian numbers describes a number system built on prime numbers. As the Ishango bone, the Plimpton 322 tablet and other artifacts throughout history display, prime numbers have fascinated and captivated people throughout history.

Mar 27, 2025 | frontiersman.com | Jeremiah Bartz

The Mat-Su Miners will call Hermon Brothers Field home for at least five more years.