What’s The Antikythera Mechanism?

The question is, “What’s the Antikythera Mechanism?”

In the 1900’s a device was found in a shipwreck near Greece that had a complex series of bronze gears that was recognised as an analogue computer.

Named the Antikythera Mechanism, it was created around 100BC before the modern understanding of astronomy and physics.

A wooden box that it was originally contained in showed instructions; the large dial displayed an Egyptian calendar as well as the Greek zodiac. This was thought to be used to calculate planetary positions.

During 100BC Dionysius Thrax published Art of Grammar, and Rome was dominating the lands surrounding the Mediterranean Sea; but with so much going on I’m not surprised that the technology didn’t advance.

However with all that said, I’m still surprised that this device was created around 100BC. The creator’s mindset must have been so advanced to design something that could calculate planetary positions.

My theory is that either the designer was not of this world or that they had alien knowledge or intervention.

As to just look up at the night sky and sketch out on paper all these wonderful planets would be truly remarkable, for how could all these different planets be seen with just the naked eye without using either a telescope or a spaceship?

But hey that’s just my view.

What do you think?

Author: Charmain Ingleton

Who’s Squawk?

I watched Swashbuckle on CBeebies the other day with my grandson.

This children’s programme is a game show that is themed around pirates, my grandson likes pirates.

The theme tune is very catchy and great to sing-along to.

Hosted by Gemma Hunt she enlists the help of four children who compete in a series of games to find her stolen jewels, hidden by pirates.

It’s fast, action packed and full of fun as the children race against the clock to search for the missing jewels.

Captain Stinker, Cook and Line the pirates are enjoyable to watch too, plus there’s a parrot called Squawk keeping an eye on everyone.

It’s definitely worth watching, the children will love it. 

In my opinion, it’s one of the best children’s programmes that are fun and exciting to watch.

My final thought, they should make an adult version!

Watch an episode now and tell me what you think?