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0 to 9 : The Secret History of Numbers

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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.

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Original Network
ARTE
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 3 Episodes

Air Date Window

2025 – 2025

Premiered: 25/05/2025

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: 26/05/2025

Season 1, Episode 3: “From Tool to Universal Code”

From Europe to America, from the beginnings of modern science to computer science: numbers have been omnipresent throughout world history. Gradually, they have permeated all areas of life, yet today, calculations are rarely performed. Is this the end of a long history or the beginning of a new era? With the computer, numbers became the only truly universal language.

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Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Benoît Laborde

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Benoît Laborde

Director

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What is 0 to 9 : The Secret History of Numbers about?

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.

How many seasons does 0 to 9 : The Secret History of Numbers have?

0 to 9 : The Secret History of Numbers comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in 0 to 9 : The Secret History of Numbers?

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Who created or directed 0 to 9 : The Secret History of Numbers?

0 to 9 : The Secret History of Numbers was developed and directed by Benoît Laborde.