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25 ancient artifacts: Past was more advanced than we think

Explore 25 ancient artifacts that prove the past was more advanced. Uncover lost technologies like the Antikythera Mechanism ...
Greek Reporter

Polybolos: The World’s First Machine Gun Built by the Ancient Greeks

Ancient Greek polybolos machine gun is one of the most fascinating warfare inventions in antiquity, shooting and reloading multiple bolts.
The Debrief

Ancient “Machine Gun” May Have Been Used in Pompeii Siege, Study Finds

New study suggests Pompeii siege damage may reveal use of an ancient rapid-fire weapon, reshaping views of Roman warfare.
Greek Reporter

Archimedes’ Screw: The Ancient Greek Water-Raising Invention Still Used Today

The Archimedes screw, an ancient Greek invention for lifting water. Learn about its origins, how it works, and its modern ...
The Massachusetts Daily Collegian

Course Profile: Technology in the Ancient World

On Wednesday, Nov. 5, University of Massachusetts classics lecturer Joseph Wilson took the students in his course, Technology in the Ancient World, to the glassblowing laboratory of Sally Prasch. The ...