(Untitled)
An Ancient Greek computer
Discovered by sponge divers around the turn of the 20th century, this analog computer, c. 82 BC, is the earliest usage of gears known. Geared mechanisms wouldn't appear again for another 1000 years; nor would one of the analog computer's essential trademarks, the use of the differential, used today in engines, which didn' ( Read more... )
Discovered by sponge divers around the turn of the 20th century, this analog computer, c. 82 BC, is the earliest usage of gears known. Geared mechanisms wouldn't appear again for another 1000 years; nor would one of the analog computer's essential trademarks, the use of the differential, used today in engines, which didn' ( Read more... )
Comments 5
Reply
Reply
From the above link:
A Greek sponge diver, Elias Stadiatos, discovered the wreck of a cargo ship with statues lying on the seabed that made the greatest impression on him. He returned to the surface, removed his helmet, and gabbled that he had found a heap of dead, naked women.
If only we could all be so fortunate!
Reply
Reply
Reply
Leave a comment