Antikythera mechanism

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4 mentions 3 recordings first heard Mar 2026 last heard 15 Sep ↑2 vs the 6 months before

Ancient Greek device that modeled astronomical cycles using gears

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Sam KeanScience Friday · Did the fire at the Library of Alexandria set humanity back? · 6:32 · 15 Sep
…Until some sponge divers off the coast of an island in Greece happened to find this mechanism all rusted and corroded over among a shipwreck, among some statues and things like that.…
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Sam KeanScience Friday · Did the fire at the Library of Alexandria set humanity back? · 5:41 · 15 Sep
…So you talk about that and also devices like the Antikythera mechanism, which is another one I talk about in the book.…
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Jeremy BamberBoring History for Sleep · 50 Archaeological Mysteries Science Still Can’t Explain 🏺... · 1:46:51 · 3 Jul
…With the Antikythera mechanism, the situation is different.…
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Matt Beall PodcastThe Garrett Ryan Interview | Matt Beall Podcast · 15:42 · 5 Mar
…Yeah, so the Antikythera mechanism, you know, it's found... And……
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