MHF4404 is a chronological study of the evolution of mathematical thought from primitive counting to modern ideas. The study will include the development of mathematics through history, the impact of mathematics on society, and how mathematics has broadened our knowledge of the world. Throughout the course students will be shown and encouraged to discover connections between historical and modern mathematics. The course is designed for math students who want to understand the development of mathematics, teachers of mathematics at all levels, and students who have an interest in social and cultural history.