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Sunday, November 13, 2016

Automata for the People: Greek Scientific Manuscripts Online

Among the many Greek manuscripts held by the British Library, a small group stand out for their fascinating diagrams, depicting all sorts of marvellous machines and robots powered by steam. Although most of these manuscripts date from the 16th century, the ...


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