S1E9 - The Antikythera Mechanism: The Ancient Greek Computer Found in a Shipwreck

In 1900, sponge divers discovered a Roman-era shipwreck near a remote Greek island, recovering stunning statues and artifacts. But amidst the marble and pottery lay a corroded lump of bronze and wood that would become far more significant. What was this mysterious, gear-filled object, and why has it been called the world's first analog computer? This episode follows the incredible journey of the Antikythera Mechanism from its silent rest on the seafloor to the cutting-edge labs that finally unlocked its secrets. We explore how a device built over 2,000 years ago could predict eclipses, track Olympic games, and model the erratic motions...