# Gamma and Factorial in the Monthly

## TL;DR

This paper surveys fifty publications from The Monthly on the Gamma function and Stirling's formula, contextualizing them within the broader mathematical literature to highlight key developments and insights.

## Contribution

It provides a comprehensive overview of the literature on the Gamma function and Stirling's formula published in The Monthly, emphasizing notable works and their significance.

## Key findings

- Identifies key papers on Gamma and Stirling's formula in The Monthly.
- Places these papers within the broader mathematical context.
- Highlights influential contributions and trends in the literature.

## Abstract

The Monthly has published roughly fifty papers on the $\Gamma$ function or Stirling's formula. We survey those papers (discussing only our favourites in any detail) and place them in the context of the larger mathematical literature on $\Gamma$.