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The study of mathematics as a "demonstrative discipline" begins in the 6th century BC with the Pythagoreans, who coined the term "mathematics" from the ancient Greek μάθημα (mathema), meaning "subject of instruction".[4] Greek mathematics greatly refined the methods (especially through the introduction of deductive reasoning and mathematical rigor in proofs) and expanded the subject matter of mathematics.[5] Although they made virtually no contributions to theoretical mathematics, the ancient Romans used applied mathematics in surveying, structural engineering, mechanical engineering, bookkeeping, creation of lunar and solar calendars, and even arts and crafts
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The main way in which the Rosetta Stone acted as a key to modern-day understanding of ancient Egypt is that it allowed for the translation of Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, through Ancient Greek.
Maquis de Lafayette died May 20th, 1834 at age 76 due to old age.
