Antikythera Pocket Gears Game
Chapter 1

Hidden places beneath our feet

Chapter 2

Unbreakable codes and locked books

Chapter 3

Forbidden knowledge and lost sciences

Chapter 4

Secret networks and coded societies

Ch 3 · Forbidden knowledge and lost sciences
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007skaty The Antikythera mechanism is an ancient Greek mechanical computer.

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007skaty The Lost Library of Alexandria

Keep the original, keep the original, / Just return a copy.

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Progress is not linear; we can easily lose what we once mastered.

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The ancient secret of Greek fire

007skaty Invented around 672 AD, pressurized bronze tubes sprayed Greek fire onto enemy ships before the secret recipe vanished.

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The forgotten recipe for Roman concrete

007skaty Volcanic ash and seawater make Roman concrete grow stronger over time.

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Antikythera Pocket Gears
BETA

007skaty Align the pocket gears to learn how the world's oldest computer tracked the stars.

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Fun Fact

Ancient technology: The Antikythera mechanism was so advanced that similar mechanical gear systems weren't built again for over a thousand years.

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Gossip

Which lost science is coolest?

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Quiz

What made Greek fire particularly terrifying and effective during naval battles?

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Which empire successfully defended its capital for centuries using the secret chemical weapon known as Greek fire?

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Quiz

What natural volcanic ingredient gave ancient Roman concrete its incredible durability and strength?

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What unique feature of Roman concrete allows it to repair its own cracks over time?

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In what year did divers discover the ancient geared device known as the Antikythera mechanism?

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What primary function did the 2,000-year-old Antikythera mechanism serve for its ancient users?

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Quiz

What is now believed to be the primary cause of the final destruction of the Library of Alexandria?

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Quiz

In which country was the famous ancient Library of Alexandria located?

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