How culture/ historical events can influence mathematical topics

How culture/ historical events can influence mathematical topics 

Paper details For this paper, Please choose ONE mathematical topic. This should be an idea, event or person from before 1900. And choose ONE aspect of the historical or cultural context around your mathematical topic. In this paper you will make an argument that supports a thesis with evidence, showing understanding of both mathematics and its historical/cultural context. You will address how your chosen context (beliefs, practices, events, or values) has/has not influenced the ideas or people in mathematics that you are researching.