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ANTIKYTHERA MECHANISM
In 1901, divers recovered an ancient geared device from the Greek shipwreck. 125 years later, the Antikythera Mechanism is still revealing secrets about ancient sciencesIn 1901, divers searching a Greek shipwreck found something no one expected: a small, corroded machine packed with gears. It was the Antiky...- In 1900, sponge divers hiding from a storm found a machine underwater that changed what we know about ancient GreeceA routine sponge diving trip near Antikythera in 1900 led to the discovery of an ancient shipwreck. Among its treasures were corroded bronz...
- Which is world's oldest computer, dating back to second century BC? What were its functions and how was it found? Details hereResearchers have claimed that the Antikythera mechanism, the world's oldest computer, was designed to analyze gravitational waves or ripple...
- Museum that houses world's most important Greek antiquities to undergo major renovationThe project, expected to last four years, will be led by the British architect Sir David Chipperfield.
- Google Doodle marks Antikythera Mechanism's discoveryNew Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Google on Wednesday marked the discovery of Antikythera Mechanism - believed to be the world's first computer - 11...
- 10 startup projects that were ahead of timeThere were many ancient mechanical marvels that were way ahead of their time. Here's is a list of some of them.
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