The Antikythera Device: Ancient Astronomy and Impossible Technology | This 2,000-Year-Old Machine Shouldn’t Exist
Published: July 5, 2026
Duration: 9:47
Discovered in a shipwreck off the coast of Greece, the Antikythera Mechanism is one of the most mysterious and advanced artifacts ever found. Hidden inside a corroded lump of bronze were dozens of intricate gears—forming what many now believe is the world’s first analog computer.
But how could ancient Greeks build something so advanced over 2,000 years ago?
In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, we explore the discovery of the Antikythera shipwreck, the technology behind the mechanism, and the intellectual world of ancient Greece, including figures like Archimedes. We break down how this device tracked cele...
But how could ancient Greeks build something so advanced over 2,000 years ago?
In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, we explore the discovery of the Antikythera shipwreck, the technology behind the mechanism, and the intellectual world of ancient Greece, including figures like Archimedes. We break down how this device tracked cele...