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The Antikythera Mechanism
UCL Antikythera Research Team, free online
2021
A short, free video from the researchers who rebuilt the world’s oldest known computer, and it is astonishing.
Read the reviewEach episode of Ancient Impossible looks at ancient technology through a modern lens, comparing the achievements of ancient engineers with the machines of today. Greek ingenuity, from war machines to the astonishing Antikythera mechanism, features throughout.
The presentation is loud and the computer graphics are heavy, as you might expect, but the series generally stays close to the evidence and avoids the wilder theories that history television sometimes indulges.
Our verdict
Light, enjoyable viewing for anyone curious about ancient technology.
Every review reflects the personal perspective of the Hellenic Heritage Club.
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