Hypatia of Alexandria
Hypatia of Alexandria was a mathematical philosopher and astronomer. Hypatia taught at the Neoplatonist school of philosophy in Alexandria. Hypatia was killed by a mob incited by the Christian monk Cyril.
Hypatia
Information on Hypatia - her life and work.
Information on Hypatia - her life and work.
Hypatia of Alexandria
From About Guide to Ancient History, N.S. Gill: Hypatia "was, simply, the last great Alexandrian mathematician and philosopher."
From About Guide to Ancient History, N.S. Gill: Hypatia "was, simply, the last great Alexandrian mathematician and philosopher."
Hypatia
From About.com's Guide to Atheism, a brief summary of the highlights of Hypatia's contribution to history.
From About.com's Guide to Atheism, a brief summary of the highlights of Hypatia's contribution to history.
Hypatia of Alexandria
Nick Greene, About.com Guide to Space and Astronomy, writes about Hypatia's role as a scientist.
Nick Greene, About.com Guide to Space and Astronomy, writes about Hypatia's role as a scientist.
Hypatia of Alexandria
About.com's Guide to Medieval History summarizes Hypatia.
About.com's Guide to Medieval History summarizes Hypatia.
Decline of Library of Alexandria
An essay, 1991, by Ellen Brundige on the origin, history and final fall of the "Hall of the Muses" and the great library of Alexandria. (Note: links in table of contents were not working when I checked. Just scroll through the article.)
An essay, 1991, by Ellen Brundige on the origin, history and final fall of the "Hall of the Muses" and the great library of Alexandria. (Note: links in table of contents were not working when I checked. Just scroll through the article.)
Hypatia of Alexandria
Transcript of radio program with Dr. Michael Deakin. Part of a series on science.
Transcript of radio program with Dr. Michael Deakin. Part of a series on science.
Hypatia
Elbert Hubbard's 1928 essay on Hypatia, part of his "Great Teachers" volume of Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great.
Elbert Hubbard's 1928 essay on Hypatia, part of his "Great Teachers" volume of Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great.
Hypatia
From The Columbian Encyclopedia. Short, but includes a pronunciation key.
From The Columbian Encyclopedia. Short, but includes a pronunciation key.
Hypatia
Biography from the Encyclopedia Britannica. May need to register to see the entire article.
Biography from the Encyclopedia Britannica. May need to register to see the entire article.
Hypatia: Mathematician, Astronomer and Philosopher
A brief introduction to this martyred scientist and philosopher of the 5th century, including translated biographies of Hypatia from ancient sources.
A brief introduction to this martyred scientist and philosopher of the 5th century, including translated biographies of Hypatia from ancient sources.
Hypatia of Alexandria
Basic information, plus three documents (also listed below) from the ancient world telling of her life and death.
Basic information, plus three documents (also listed below) from the ancient world telling of her life and death.
Life of Hypatia by John, Bishop of Nikiu
A classical Christian writer defends her murder.
A classical Christian writer defends her murder.
Life of Hypatia by Socrates Scholasticus
Another primary source about Hypatia and her death.
Another primary source about Hypatia and her death.
Life of Hypatia from The Suda
One of the primary sources for details about Hypatia.
One of the primary sources for details about Hypatia.
Martyrdom of Hypatia
An early 20th century lecture on the murder of Hypatia by Christians. A bit overwrought, but a good illustration of the use of history to illustrate a present point (in this case, a critique of the Church).
An early 20th century lecture on the murder of Hypatia by Christians. A bit overwrought, but a good illustration of the use of history to illustrate a present point (in this case, a critique of the Church).