Part 2/10:
Beyond the familiar image of the bearded elder teaching the Pythagorean theorem in classrooms, Pythagoras' contributions to science and philosophy were groundbreaking. From a young age, he exhibited progressive ideas, such as advocating for gender equality in education—a remarkable stance at a time when women were often excluded. His teachings would eventually welcome many women, including Theano, who has been recognized as the first woman mathematician and later became his wife.