Antikythera mechanism

HISTORY

One person says an invention or concept is the “first of its kind”. Another argues, with proof, that ancient civilizations did it long before. These relics belong to that quiet chorus of “we were here first”.

EDITORIAL

We dragged the Antikythera mechanism off of the sea floor a century ago, and we still haven't uncovered all of its secrets.



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