Archimedes, the Geometer (c. 287 BC – c. 212 BC), was an ancient Greek mathematician and philosopher who made fundamental discoveries in the fields of physics and engineering.

See also:

• Geometry

• Solid Geometry

• Platonic Solids, Interactive animation

• Tetrahedron in the cube

• Archimedes and the Rhombicuboctahedron with animation

• Space Geometry in the News

• Video: How to make platonic solids with gum drops and tooth picks