An Inscrutable Device Unveiled: The Antikythera Mechanism and Greek Astronomy
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 collection of bronze gears and dials has captivated scholars for decades. Its purpose, initially shrouded in mystery, is now believed to be a sophisticated ast