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Science & Popular Culture

Antikythera Mechanism

October 10, 2026 · 1 min read

Written by: Ivan PetrovContributing Writer · Manuscripts & Rare Books
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The ancient Greek analogue computer, c. 100 BC.

The ancient Greek analogue computer, c. 100 BC.

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Ivan Petrov

Ivan Petrov writes for the Manuscripts & Rare Books department at Matchless Pieces, covering the history, makers and collecting of manuscripts & rare books.

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