The Antikythera Mechanism: Decoding an Ancient Greek Mystery backdrop

The Antikythera Mechanism: Decoding an Ancient Greek Mystery 2009 Directed by Martin Freeth

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Production Company MFreeth.Com
Release Date 19 May 2009
14 mins
Cast
Dilly Barlow Self - Narrator