Some interesting mathematical problems of the ancient world are contained in this book, e.g.: what was the content of the Rhind-papyros? What were Babylonian algebra and the most ancient Chinese magic square like? What was Archimedes meditating on when the Roman soldier disturbed his circles? What did Bhaschora entertain his daughter nine hundred years ago with? And many more interesting problems. For readers from 9 to 99 years of age.