The Antikythera Mechanism: The Ancient Computer That Shouldn't Exist

When divers discovered a mysterious object inside a shipwreck off the coast of Greece, they had no idea they had uncovered one of the most astonishing artifacts in history. Known as the Antikythera Mechanism, this intricate device has been called the world's first computer. In this episode, we investigate how it was built more than two thousand years ago, what it was used for, and why its sophistication has puzzled scientists and historians for decades. Discover the ancient machine that changed our understanding of technology.