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Who Was Archimedes?

Archimedes famously ran naked through the streets yelling “Eureka!”, but how much do you really know about the life of ancient Greece’s greatest inventor?

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Dial of Destiny? Unraveling the Secrets of the Antikythera Mechanism

A fictional version of the Antikythera mechanism features in the latest Indiana Jones movie, but how much do we really know about this mysterious device?

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8 of the Most Important Discoveries in Greek Archaeology

From prehistoric human remains to the world’s oldest known analog computer, these extraordinary discoveries have shaped our understanding of the Greek past.

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New Book Unlocks the Secrets of the Antikythera Mechanism

New York University historian Alexander Jones transforms our understanding of the world’s oldest computer in a brilliant new book for the general reader.

Why the Antikythera Mechanism Still Stuns Experts Today

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By Dionysis Marinos

Why the Antikythera Mechanism Still Stuns Experts Today

"It is the single greatest achievement of the ancient mind," says expert…

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Mapping the Antikythera Wreck in 3D

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By Duncan Howitt-Marshall

Mapping the Antikythera Wreck in 3D

This year’s underwater survey of the famous 1st century BC Antikythera shipwreck…

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How the Ancient Greeks Set Us on the Path to Mars

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By Duncan Howitt-Marshall

How the Ancient Greeks Set Us on the Path to Mars

Long before landers arrived on Mars, ancient astronomers plotted its path across…

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Discover the “Scientific Secrets of Athens” with this New Guidebook

Athens

By Paulina Björk Kapsalis

Discover the “Scientific Secrets of Athens” with this New Guidebook

The fascinating book by Dr Vassilios Spathopoulos presents the ultimate guide to…

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The Amazing Machines of the Museum of Ancient Greek Technology

Athens

By Maria Korachai

The Amazing Machines of the Museum of Ancient Greek Technology

From Europe's earliest alarm clock to the world's first robot, Athens' newest…

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Explore the timeless beauty of the Greek capital, where ancient myths meet contemporary discoveries.

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hestia’s hearth: keeping the home fires burning in ancient greece

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hestia’s hearth: keeping the home fires burning in ancient greece

Explore the role of Hestia, goddess of the hearth, and how ancient Greeks kept their homes…

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