TIL Arabic numbers have only existed in their present form since about the 10th century. Only a few texts using Arabic numerals appeared outside of Italy until the late 15th century. It wasn't until the mid-16th century that Arabic numbers were in common use in most of Europe
en.wikipedia.orgSubmitted by joecooool418 t3_127oe4d in todayilearned
wwarnout t1_jef70vm wrote
Here's a fascinating video about Arabic numerals, and the Islamic golden age. For 4 centuries, the area now defined as Iraq and Iran was the center of intellectual wisdom. Then, a religious leader declared that numbers were the work of the devil - and that era died, never to return.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDAT98eEN5Q