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”
Tessarakonteres, “Super-carrier” of Antiquity
By Periklis Deligiannis
The Early Successors of Alexander gave a boost in the use and the development of the polyeres-type warships (multimeremes), using them widely in their wars (321 BC – early 3rd century BC). Continue reading “Tessarakonteres, “Super-carrier” of Antiquity”
Keyboard instruments invented during the 3rd Century B.C. – Ctesibius of Alexandria
Ctesibius Of Alexandria, Ctesibius also spelled Ktesibios, (flourished c. 270 BC), Greek physicist and inventor, the first great figure of the ancient engineering tradition of Alexandria, Egypt. Continue reading “Keyboard instruments invented during the 3rd Century B.C. – Ctesibius of Alexandria”
Archytas of Tarentum: the father of Robotics?
Archytas of Tarentum was a renowned mathematician and politician, but according to some ancient sources, he may also be the grandfather of robotics. Continue reading “Archytas of Tarentum: the father of Robotics?”
Bronze Dagger of Mycenaean type from Pelynt, Cornwall
Here we present the first page of the corresponding publication by V. Gordon Childe, which claims a Mycenean presence in Cornwall, Britain. Continue reading “Bronze Dagger of Mycenaean type from Pelynt, Cornwall”
Novo Scriptorium 