Euclidean geometry, named after the ancient Greek mathematician Euclid, has been a key part of math education for over 2,000 years. Euclid’s famous book, "The Elements," set the stage for how we study geometry, combining theory and practical applications. However, even great works like this have their flaws. In our latest video, "Euclid Made Mistakes Too! The Surprising Flaws in His Geometric Proofs," we explore fundamental errors in Euclid’s proofs. Historically, trying to fix the errors with Euclid’s postulates led to the discovery of non-Euclidean geometries. These new geometry systems not only advanced mathematics but also had practical uses in fields like physics.

• Euclid’s Legacy: Besides geometry, Euclid’s logical methods influenced scientific thinking and reasoning for centuries. Euclid’s works were translated into Arabic in the 9th century and later into Latin, influencing both Islamic and Western medieval scholars. His ideas helped shape the development of math throughout history.
• The Optics: Euclid also wrote "Optics," one of the earliest works on perspective. This book explores how we see and understand light, way before modern optical science.
• Euclid’s Teaching: Euclid founded and taught at a school in Alexandria, a major learning center in ancient times. His teaching methods set the standard for future educators.
• Non-intersecting Circles: It is not possible to depict non-intersecting circles visually. There is always a rational number between any two of them. So strictly speaking the animation is not accurate regarding this point.
• Rabbit in the Video: The misleading proof claiming that all triangles are isosceles is most often credited to Lewis Carroll, the famous author of "Alice in Wonderland." Carroll, who was also a mathematician, used this incorrect proof to illustrate how even seemingly logical arguments can be flawed.