Part B) Prof. Quadrelli: Finding Solutions to Equations Through the Centuries - Equations in ancient mathematics: Methods and solutions in Babylonian, Egyptian, Greek, Arab, and Indian mathematics. - Equations in the Middle Ages until Luca Pacioli: Algebraic developments and the transition to symbolic notation. - The Renaissance: Tartaglia, Cardano, Ferrari, and the mathematical duels: Discovery of cubic and quartic solutions and the rise of algebra. - Last developments before modern mathematics: Key advancements leading to modern algebraic theories (e.g., early ideas on polynomial roots, unsolvability).