EPISODE · Apr 16, 2025 · 4 MIN
The Antikythera Mechanism - The Ancient Computer
from Forgotten Mysteries · host Sarah Brown
In this episode, Forgotten Mysteries explores the fascinating discovery of the Antikythera Mechanism, an ancient Greek device found in a shipwreck near the island of Antikythera in 1901. At first mistaken for a corroded lump of metal, the object was later revealed to contain over 30 bronze gears and complex inscriptions, making it the earliest known analog computer.
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In this episode, Forgotten Mysteries explores the fascinating discovery of the Antikythera Mechanism, an ancient Greek device found in a shipwreck near the island of Antikythera in 1901. At first mistaken for a corroded lump of metal, the object was later revealed to contain over 30 bronze gears and complex inscriptions, making it the earliest known analog computer.
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