The Antikythera Mechanism: Decoding an Ancient Greek Mystery
Released 2009 • 17 years ago14m1 cast member
- Documentary
- History
- Mystery
New interpretations of the Antikythera Mechanism reveal that it could be used to predict eclipses, and that it had a dial recording the dates of the ancient Olympiads. The 2,000-year-old box of intricate gearwork provides a glimpse of the engineering prowess of the Hellenic world. The team discuss their results here.