~ Early Web Links ~

The Geometry Center was a University of Minnesota research and education hub dedicated to mathematics, geometry, and visualization tools, now archived after its closure. Visitors can explore interactive Java applications, 3D geometry software like Geomview and JGV, multimedia math documents, downloadable software, and video productions covering topics from solar system models to symmetry exploration.

Charles Petzold's web-book-in-progress explores the history, utility, and mechanics of logarithms, from their origins in 400-year-old mathematical tables to slide rules and spherical trigonometry. With over 30 chapter-length pages covering topics like the Book of Vlacq, log-log scales, and John Napier's life, this is a rich and deeply researched labor of love for math history enthusiasts.

Abuse of Notation is a thoughtful blog by a writer who weaves together mathematics, logic, philosophy, and programming into long-form essays and books, covering topics from category theory to Kant to functional programming. The site also features several self-authored books, including 'Category Theory Illustrated,' making it a surprisingly deep resource for readers who enjoy rigorous yet personal intellectual exploration.

Taygeta Scientific Inc. presents a technical reference on generating Gaussian pseudo-random numbers using the Box-Muller transformation, written by Dr. Everett (Skip) F. Carter Jr. The page includes code examples, a step-by-step Weibull distribution walkthrough, and an academic reference list covering stochastic modelling and Monte Carlo methods.

Ed Pegg Jr's digitized archive of Sam Loyd's 1914 'Cyclopedia of 5000 Puzzles, Tricks, and Conundrums' presents the classic puzzle book as a complete set of scanned page images freely available for download. This rare public-domain release preserves one of the most celebrated puzzle collections in mathematical history, making it an invaluable resource for recreational mathematics enthusiasts.

A curated collection of mathematics education links compiled at Andrews University, organized into sections for teachers, parents, and students across K-12 grade levels. The directory covers lesson plans, interactive activities, problem-solving resources, and NCTM-aligned curriculum materials from across the early web.

A detailed educational resource dedicated entirely to Pascal's Triangle, covering its construction, history, and the surprising number of patterns hidden within it. Visitors can explore topics ranging from the Fibonacci sequence and Sierpinski fractals to prime numbers and polygonal numbers, with downloadable programs to generate and visualize the triangle's patterns.

Jonathan Fraser, Professor of Mathematics at the University of St Andrews, maintains this academic homepage showcasing his research in fractal geometry, dimension theory, and geometric measure theory. Visitors will find links to his publications, research papers, talks, course notes, and resources related to his book on Assouad Dimension and Fractal Geometry.

Hosted by Agnes Scott College, this site offers an extensive collection of biographical essays on women mathematicians throughout history, organized alphabetically, chronologically, and even by birthplace with an interactive Google Map. It also tracks prizes, firsts, and current achievements, making it a rich reference for anyone interested in the history of women in mathematics.

Dominic Cook's personal site collects his explorations in mathematics, number theory, measure theory, and speculative metaphysics alongside creative web projects like 88x31 webpins, glitch art, and calculators. The mix of rigorous mathematical writing and old-web aesthetics makes it a quirky, intellectually curious corner of the indie web.