
The history of our modern Indo-Arabic numeral system begins in Mesopotamia, leads through India to the Arab world – and from there around the globe. This three-part series explores how the "Arabic numerals" began their triumphant march and the special role that zero played in this process. From its beginnings to modern computer science – today, numbers are the universal language of the world.
First Aired: 5/25/2025
Languages: French, German
Type: Miniseries
Companies: ARTE, CAPA, Films à Cinq
Countries: France

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