- Pythagoras of Samos - http://www-groups.dcs.st-and.ac.uk/%7Ehistory/Mathematicians/Pythagoras.html
Detailed biography, including pictures, from the MacTutor History of Mathematics archive.
- The Proof: Pythagorean Puzzle - http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/proof/puzzle/
A fun look at the man and one of his best-known equations. Includes Shockwave demonstration. From Nova Online.
- The Theorem of Pythagoras - http://www-spof.gsfc.nasa.gov/stargaze/Spyth.htm
Brief description and proof of the Pythagorean theorem.
- Pythagoras - http://library.thinkquest.org/4116/History/pythagor.htm
Student-written biography focuses on his most significant achievements.
- Encarta: Pythagoras - http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761563435/Pythagoras.html
Encyclopedia article provides an introduction to the Greek philosopher and mathematician.
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