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The Antikythera Mechanism: Decoding an Ancient Greek Mystery

The Antikythera Mechanism: Decoding an Ancient Greek Mystery

May 19, 2009 · 14m

Director

Martin Freeth

Overview

New interpretations of the Antikythera Mechanism reveal that it could be used to predict eclipses, and that it had a dial recording the dates of the ancient Olympiads. The 2,000-year-old box of intricate gearwork provides a glimpse of the engineering prowess of the Hellenic world. The team discuss their results here.

Cast of The Antikythera Mechanism: Decoding an Ancient Greek Mystery

Crew of The Antikythera Mechanism: Decoding an Ancient Greek Mystery

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What is The Antikythera Mechanism: Decoding an Ancient Greek Mystery about?

New interpretations of the Antikythera Mechanism reveal that it could be used to predict eclipses, and that it had a dial recording the dates of the ancient Olympiads. The 2,000-year-old box of intricate gearwork provides a glimpse of the engineering prowess of the Hellenic world. The team discuss their results here.

When was The Antikythera Mechanism: Decoding an Ancient Greek Mystery released?

The Antikythera Mechanism: Decoding an Ancient Greek Mystery was released on May 19, 2009.

How long is The Antikythera Mechanism: Decoding an Ancient Greek Mystery?

The Antikythera Mechanism: Decoding an Ancient Greek Mystery runs 14 minutes.

Who directed The Antikythera Mechanism: Decoding an Ancient Greek Mystery?

The Antikythera Mechanism: Decoding an Ancient Greek Mystery was directed by Martin Freeth.

Who is in the cast of The Antikythera Mechanism: Decoding an Ancient Greek Mystery?

The cast of The Antikythera Mechanism: Decoding an Ancient Greek Mystery includes Dilly Barlow (Self - Narrator).

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