The Antikythera Mechanism is often hailed as the world’s first analog computer—a marvel of ancient engineering that was ahead of…
Author: Amusing History
The Tempest Prognosticator: How Leeches Tried to Predict the Weather
In the age of satellites and Doppler radar, it’s easy to forget how wildly inventive early weather prediction could be.…
The Alhambra: Where Art, Water, and Spirit Flow as One
The Alhambra, perched high above Granada, Spain, is a shining jewel of Islamic architecture and engineering. Built during the Nasrid…