In 1901, divers discovered what would later be recognized as the world's first analog computer. We investigate how this 2,000-year-old device challenged our understanding of ancient technological capabilities. The episode examines the decades-long process of understanding its function, the breakthrough moment when X-ray imaging revealed its internal complexity, and how it revolutionized our understanding of ancient Greek astronomical knowledge. Special attention is given to recent discoveries about its origin and the implications for ancient Mediterranean maritime trade.

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