Archimedes

About Archimedes

Archimedes of Syracuse (c. 287–212 BCE) remains one of history's most significant figures, ranked #35 globally by the Pantheon project due to his foundational contributions to mathematics and engineering. A contemporary of Marcus Aurelius and Laozi, his work laid the groundwork for calculus, and he famously developed principles like the lever, the screw pump, and the concept of buoyancy (Eureka!). His intellectual achievements firmly establish him as a monumental figure in the history of science.

Despite his crucial historical standing, Archimedes currently receives a modest level of modern internet attention. In 2025, his Wikipedia page registered approximately 997K annualized views. This places his online visibility very close to his historical importance, resulting in an Attention Gap of only about 1x. For contrast, he receives significantly less traffic than Marcus Aurelius (#235 importance, 2.8M views) and Laozi (#62 importance, 3.8M views), suggesting that while ancient peers with slightly lower HPI scores command greater modern search interest, Archimedes is relatively well-acknowledged online.

However, the recent data suggests a slight cooling of interest. His view count shows a 15.0% year-over-year decrease, and his momentum from Q1 to Q3 in 2025 dropped by 23%, indicating that sustained modern engagement with this ancient giant may be waning.