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Episode Synopsis
This episode talks about the Antikythera Mechanism, which was discovered in a shipwreck off the coast of Greece, is a complex device of gears and dials that functions as an ancient analog computer. It was likely used to predict astronomical events, eclipses, and potentially even planetary movements. This device is remarkable for its advanced craftsmanship, precision, and the sophisticated knowledge of mathematics and astronomy it reflects, surpassing anything else known from that period. Modern research, utilizing technology like 3D modeling, continues to uncover the secrets of this device, revealing the incredible abilities of the ancient world and challenging our understanding of history.
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