THE ANTIKYTHERA ENIGMA: ANCIENT GREEKS AND CELESTIAL MECHANICS

From the sun-drenched isles of antiquity, a marvel emerges - the Antikythera mechanism. Recovered from a sunken shipwreck off the coast of Greece in the early 20th century, this intricate assemblage of bronze gears and dials has captivated scholars for decades. Its purpose, initially shrouded in enigma, is now believed to be a sophisticated astr