Each episode dives deep into a single mystery that changed everything—from historical enigmas and unsolved crimes to scientific breakthroughs that emerged from confusion. Host Sarah Chen takes listeners on a journey through the clues, theories, and turning points that led to revelation or continue to baffle us today.
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Each episode dives deep into a single mystery that changed everything—from historical enigmas and unsolved crimes to scientific breakthroughs that emerged from confusion. Host Sarah Chen takes listeners on a journey through the clues, theories, and turning points that led to revelation or continue to baffle us today.
The Antikythera Mechanism: Ancient Greece's Lost Computer
The Unraveling Hour
11 minutes
7 months ago
The Antikythera Mechanism: Ancient Greece's Lost Computer
In 1901, divers discovered what would later be recognized as the world's first analog computer. We investigate how this 2,000-year-old device challenged our understanding of ancient technological capabilities. The episode examines the decades-long process of understanding its function, the breakthrough moment when X-ray imaging revealed its internal complexity, and how it revolutionized our understanding of ancient Greek astronomical knowledge. Special attention is given to recent discoveries about its origin and the implications for ancient Mediterranean maritime trade.
The Unraveling Hour
Each episode dives deep into a single mystery that changed everything—from historical enigmas and unsolved crimes to scientific breakthroughs that emerged from confusion. Host Sarah Chen takes listeners on a journey through the clues, theories, and turning points that led to revelation or continue to baffle us today.
