#Antikythera

[zillabean]

Voller is introduced to the niffler! A fantastic beast, indeed. 😂✨

[escapismsworld]

The piercing gaze of the ancient Greeks.

A collection of some famous Greek sculptures looking directly at...you

From left to right:

1) Antikythera Philosopher, 250 BCE

2) Athena of Piraeus, 4th century BCE

3) Head of Hygeia, 5th-4th cen. BCE

4) Antikythera Ephebe, 4th cent. BCE

5) Unknown man from Delos, c. 100

BCE

6) Head of a Goddess, 2nd cent. CE

📸 ArysPan

[somethingusefulfromflorida]

*I'm going to look like an idiot if it's not about time travel

[paleotool]

https://www.worldhistory.org/image/893/youth-from-antikythera/

[lindahall]

The Antikythera Mechanism – Scientist of the Day

On May 17, 1902, an archaeologist named Valerios Stais was examining a small cook-book-sized rocky slab that had been brought up the previous summer from the floor of the Aegean Sea, off the coast of an island named Antikythera, between Crete and Greece.

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[not-so-plus-ultra]

A friend dragged us into Pulp Musicals hell and I might or might not have listened to it all like perhaps 5 times today 😳😁 anyway here's a lil Samuel and Mags from the scene of "On The Roof" !!

I am obsessed with these guys fuuhfhhfgg

[skadikaos]

i helped design a fanservant, here's antikythera mechanism! an ancient model of our solar system that sat at the bottom of the ocean for countless years. read all about her through gears' fantastic writing here!

[ghostface-knight]

i'm not super experienced with color theory, but here are my portraits of rose and john during shifts reprise!

[androgynousbirdtale]

The Antikythera Mechanism

It does what? No one knew that 2,000 years ago, the technology existed to build such a device. The Antikythera mechanism, pictured, is now widely regarded as the first computer. Found at the bottom of the sea aboard a decaying Greek ship, its complexity prompted decades of study, and even today, some of its functions likely remain unknown. X-ray images of the device, however, have confirmed that a main function of its numerous clock-like wheels and gears is to create a portable, hand-cranked, Earth-centered, orrery of the sky, predicting future star and planet locations as well as lunar and solar eclipses. The corroded core of the Antikythera mechanism's largest gear is featured, spanning about 13 centimeters, while the entire mechanism was 33 centimeters high, making it similar in size to a large book. Recently, modern computer modeling of missing components is allowing for the creation of a more complete replica of this surprising ancient machine.

Image Copyright: Image Credit & License: Marsyas, Wikipedia

[archaeolorhi]

Indiana Jones and the REAL Dial of Destiny??

OK BUT WHAT IF I TOLD YOU THE DIAL OF DESTINY EXISTS IRL... KIND OF...

The Antikythera Mechanism is (possibly) the worlds first ever analogue computer, mechanical calendar, planetary navigation device - it does it all! Find out all about it in my new YouTube video, and don't forget to subscribe!! x

[watchilove]

Discovery of the Antikythera shipwreck

In an impressive melding of advanced technology, historical exploration, and the tradition of precision watchmaking, Hublot, a pioneering Swiss watch manufacturer, has embarked on an exceptional project that intertwines the past with the present through its involvement with the Antikythera archaeological site. Delve into the fascinating collaboration between Hublot and the world of archaeology,…

[somethingusefulfromflorida]

So did the Antikythera open the time butthole, or did it just help them find it after it opened naturally? What did continental drift have to do with anything?

Archimedes rigged it so it could only bring the user back and forth between 213 BC and August 1969. He even says that Indiana Jones and the Nazis were always supposed to come through the butthole to help save Syracuse from the Romans, but Rome wins this one. They burn Syracuse to the ground, they take the whole island, they slaughter Archimedes in 212 BC, the dial gambit didn't even buy him any time. The entire time travel shenanigan was for nothing.

[dean-boese-universe]

On this episode, we discuss the Antikythera Mechanism, a device found in a Roman shipwreck off the Greek Island of Antijythera.  Retrieved with several other treasures, due to it's advanced state of petrification and other issues, it wasn't even looked at much after it was initially brought up.  But over time, people have discovered this uncanny device that simulates the movement of the heavens created in the time of Before Common Era using a differential gear which otherwise doesn't show up for another 1300 years.  We discuss the devices discovery and the theories about it in this man learning stuff is fun episode of the Family Plot Podcast!

[nuanimistdatabase]

Lego Antikythera Mechanism

A video explaining this fully functional replica of the Antikythera mechanism, the first analog computer, from ancient Greece, recreated in LEGO!

[bobthegalacticcowboy]

Shhh, its a secret

Question: what is the best kept secret from human history?

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Throughout human history, there have been various secrets, mysteries, and unknown aspects that have intrigued and fascinated people. It's important to note that history is an evolving field, and new discoveries and insights continue to emerge. However, here are a few examples of historical secrets that have generated considerable interest:

The Lost City of Atlantis: Atlantis is a legendary city mentioned in ancient Greek texts. According to Plato, Atlantis was a powerful and advanced civilization that disappeared beneath the sea. Despite numerous theories and speculative locations, Atlantis remains a captivating mystery, with no conclusive evidence of its existence.

The Voynich Manuscript: The Voynich Manuscript is an illustrated medieval document written in an unknown script and language. It has eluded decipherment, and its content and purpose remain a mystery, sparking intrigue and speculation among scholars and cryptographers. The Voynich Manuscript been Decoded.

The Identity of Jack the Ripper: Jack the Ripper was an unidentified serial killer active in the late 1800s in London, responsible for a series of gruesome murders. Despite extensive investigations and numerous theories, the true identity of Jack the Ripper has never been definitively proven.

The Roanoke Colony: The Roanoke Colony, established by the English in the late 16th century in what is now North Carolina, mysteriously vanished. The word "Croatoan" was found carved on a post, sparking speculation about the fate of the colonists. The exact circumstances surrounding the colony's disappearance remain unknown.

The Antikythera Mechanism: Discovered in a shipwreck off the coast of Greece, the Antikythera Mechanism is an ancient analog computer dating back over 2,000 years. It was used to track astronomical positions and predict celestial events, demonstrating a level of technological sophistication that was previously unknown for that time period.

These examples represent just a few of the many mysteries and secrets from human history. It is the pursuit of knowledge, exploration, and ongoing research that continues to shed light on these enigmas and shape our understanding of the past. 

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