Yanis Varoufakis on Hypatia

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The Greek politician and economist Yanis Varoufakis takes us back to ancient Alexandria and the life of the first woman to make her name as a mathematician. But Hypatia is best known now for being brutally murdered. Yanis makes the case for her as a philosopher and mathematician, and explores how her story has been interpreted and misinterpreted in the centuries after her death. He's joined by the writer and broadcaster, Professor Edith Hall. Presenter: Matthew Parris Produced at BBC Audio in Bristol by Chris Ledgard. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2021.