The Antikythera Mechanism: Decoding an Ancient Greek Mystery

2009Movie14 min

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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.

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Directed by
Martin Freeth
Produced by
Martin Freeth

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May 19, 2009 · 14 min · Documentary, History, Mystery

Released
May 19, 2009
Runtime
14 min
Genres
Documentary, History, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States