The Antikythera Mechanism - The Ancient Computer

Episode 4 April 16, 2025 00:04:49
The Antikythera Mechanism - The Ancient Computer
Forgotten Mysteries
The Antikythera Mechanism - The Ancient Computer

Apr 16 2025 | 00:04:49

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Show Notes

In this episode, Forgotten Mysteries explores the fascinating discovery of the Antikythera Mechanism, an ancient Greek device found in a shipwreck near the island of Antikythera in 1901. At first mistaken for a corroded lump of metal, the object was later revealed to contain over 30 bronze gears and complex inscriptions, making it the earliest known analog computer.

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