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Real-life 'Dial of Destiny' may have gotten jammed all the time
Apr 10, 2025Despite being hailed as the world's first 'computer', the intricate device may not have been very reliable to use.
Gravitational wave science applied to mysterious Antikythera mechanism
Jun 28, 2024Techniques used to analyze gravitational waves have now been applied to this enigmatic artifact.
Indiana Jones - what is the true story behind the 'Dial of Destiny' ?
Jul 5, 2023As is often the case with the popular movie franchise, the focus of the new Indiana Jones outing is based on a real-life artefact.
Archaeologists determine 'start date' of the Antikythera mechanism
Apr 14, 2022It is now believed that the ancient device might have first started operating on December 22nd, 178 B.C.
Scientists to recreate 2,000-year-old 'computer'
Mar 13, 20213D computer modelling has enabled researchers to build up an image of the enigmatic Antikythera Mechanism.
Antikythera shipwreck yields more treasures
Oct 8, 2017Divers have recovered several statue pieces and a mystery bronze disc from the 2,000-year-old shipwreck.
Antikythera Mechanism mystery turns 115
VIDEO May 17, 2017It has been over a century since the ancient device was found in a shipwreck off the coast of Greece.
Skeleton found at the Antikythera shipwreck
VIDEO Sep 20, 2016Divers have unearthed 2,000-year-old skeletal remains within the wreckage of a Roman-era cargo ship.
Could ancient computer predict the future ?
Jun 13, 2016Researchers have revealed their latest findings on the enigmatic 2,000-year-old Antikythera Mechanism.
More treasures found in Antikythera wreck
VIDEO Oct 1, 2015Divers exploring a 2,000-year-old shipwreck off the coast of Greece have found over 50 new artifacts.
Antikythera divers seek mechanism remains
Aug 29, 2015A new expedition in Greece is hoping to discover more fragments of the mysterious Antikythera mechanism.
Antikythera Mechanism is older than believed
Nov 28, 2014The mysterious ancient computer is now thought to date back to somewhere around 200 BC.
Further treasures found in Antikythera wreck
Oct 10, 2014Divers have discovered valuable artefacts hidden within the same wreck as the Antikythera Mechanism.
Diving exosuit aids hunt for ancient computer
Jun 6, 2014An advanced new diving suit will be worn by divers looking for more pieces of the Antikythera mechanism.
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