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Nero's Patronage and the Rediscovery of the Antikythera Mechanism
In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore Nero's surprising connection to the Antikythera mechanism, the ancient Greek analog computer discovered in a shipwreck off the island of Antikythera. While the mechanism dates to around 100 BCE, Nero's philhellenism and patronage of Greek arts and sciences created a cultural climate that preserved such knowledge. They discuss how the device, with its intricate gearwheels for calculating astronomical positions, was likely part of a collection of automata that fascinated the emperor. The hosts delve into the historical…
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