The Antikythera Mechanism
What were the ancient Greeks doing with an analog computer, decades before the birth of Christ?
Objective: This course takes a look at a mysterious discovery raised from an ancient shipwreck. Discovered in 1901, divers found the Antikythera Mechanism, which is nothing less than an analog computer. What were the Greeks doing with a machine that would not otherwise be matched in sophistication until the middle of the 20th century? Learn the purpose of this ancient computer, and how it worked in this remarkable course!
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The Antikythera Mechanism - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE
The Antikythera Mechanism - VIDEO
The Antikythera Mechanism - QUIZ
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Instructor Bio:
Professor Marshall Connolly
Director of Education
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