We present here the ‘Introduction‘ from the corresponding educational booklet created by the vey interesting web-site http://www.anticopedie.fr Continue reading “The inventions and technology of the ancient Greeks”
The Antikythera Mechanism; The oldest computer and mechanical Cosmos
Here we present the ‘Introduction‘ of the corresponding booklet (commissioned by
the School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Birmingham for the Antikythera Mechanism Exhibition, 2014) written by Xenophon Moussas, Department of Astrophysics, Astronomy and Mechanics, Faculty of Physics, School of Science,
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Continue reading “The Antikythera Mechanism; The oldest computer and mechanical Cosmos”
Descriptions of treatment in the Hippocratic Collection with special reference to surgery, particularly for urinary stones
Here we present the ‘Abstract‘ of the very interesting corresponding paper by Saitoh H. Continue reading “Descriptions of treatment in the Hippocratic Collection with special reference to surgery, particularly for urinary stones”
Settlement found underwater could be first port of Naples
An underwater harbour found off the shore of Naples in Italy could be the ancient Greek port of Palepolis archaeologists say. The site was found on the seabed off the Castel dell’Ovo by underwater archaeologists. Continue reading “Settlement found underwater could be first port of Naples”
What Can Neuroscience Tell us about Greek Theatre?
During the Lorenz Eitner Lecture at Stanford, classics scholar Peter Meineck explored how cognitive research methods shed light on the ancient and contemporary theatrical experience.
By Stephen Sansom Continue reading “What Can Neuroscience Tell us about Greek Theatre?”
Mycenaean Wall Painting in Context. New Discoveries, Old Finds Reconsidered
Here we present the ‘Abstract‘ of the corresponding book (a collection of papers on the matter), edited by Hariclia Brecoulaki, Jack L. Davis & Sharon R. Stocker. Continue reading “Mycenaean Wall Painting in Context. New Discoveries, Old Finds Reconsidered”
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