The Antikythera Mechanism Was Used for Astrology

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Malcolm wrote:Helen... even made out of Lego? see above
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I don't just mean the physical making of it, but the original maths behind it.
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The Antikythera prog is on BBC4 again right now at 8pm.
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Thank you Helen, great programme
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from the BBC...
Divine mechanics in a garden shed

In 1901, a discovery was made on a Roman shipwreck that would revolutionise our understanding of ancient technology.
CLICK HERE to read the article.

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