Ancient Computer

Ancient Computer

2013
53m
9.0

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"The World's First Computer: Decoding the Antikythera Mechanism"

Overview

In 1900, a storm blew a boatload of sponge divers off course and forced them to take shelter by the tiny Mediterranean island of Antikythera. Diving the next day, they discovered a 2,000 year-old Greek shipwreck. Among the ship's cargo they hauled up was an unimpressive green lump of corroded bronze. Rusted remnants of gear wheels could be seen on its surface, suggesting some kind of intricate mechanism. The first X-ray studies confirmed that idea, but how it worked and what it was for puzzled scientists for decades. Recently, hi-tech imaging has revealed the extraordinary truth: this unique clockwork machine was the world's first computer.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
GBH
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date April 3, 2013
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt2562616
Website Visit Site

Cast

Key Crew

Michael Beckham
Director
Michael Beckham
Writer
Evan Hadingham
Producer
Tony Freeth
Executive Producer