TED-Ed: A brief history of numerical systems - Alessandra King

The video explores the history and development of numeral systems, starting with early counting methods and evolving into complex systems like Roman numerals. It highlights the breakthrough of positional notation, perfected by Indian mathematicians, and the critical role of zero as a placeholder. The spread of the Hindu-Arabic numeral system is discussed, along with various base systems like binary and duodecimal, emphasizing their practical applications in modern life.

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