In 1901, sponge divers exploring a shipwreck off the coast of Antikythera, Greece, made a discovery that rewrote history—a mysterious, heavily corroded bronze artifact with intricate gears and inscriptions. At first, no one understood its purpose. But as scientists studied it, they realized it was a mechanical device so advanced that it seemed impossible for its time. Now known as the Antikythera Mechanism, this 2,000-year-old … Continue reading Series 1-5: The Antikythera Mechanism – A 2,000-Year-Old Ancient Computer