Ancient Computer
“The World's First Computer: Decoding the Antikythera Mechanism”
Synopsis
In 1900, a storm blew a boatload of sponge divers off course and forced them to take shelter by the tiny Mediterranean island of Antikythera. Diving the next day, they discovered a 2,000 year-old Greek shipwreck. Among the ship's cargo they hauled up was an unimpressive green lump of corroded bronze. Rusted remnants of gear wheels could be seen on its surface, suggesting some kind of intricate mechanism. The first X-ray studies confirmed that idea, but how it worked and what it was for puzzled scientists for decades. Recently, hi-tech imaging has revealed the extraordinary truth: this unique clockwork machine was the world's first computer.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Beckham
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Beckham
- Original Title
- Ancient Computer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Release Date
- 03/04/2013
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- GBH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Beckham
Michael Beckham
Simon Ruben, Rob Tinworth
Evan Hadingham, Tony Freeth
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Beckham
Director
Michael Beckham
Writer
Evan Hadingham
Producer
Simon Ruben
Editor
Rob Tinworth
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Ancient Computer about?
In 1900, a storm blew a boatload of sponge divers off course and forced them to take shelter by the tiny Mediterranean island of Antikythera. Diving the next day, they discovered a 2,000 year-old Greek shipwreck. Among the ship's cargo they hauled up was an unimpressive green lump of corroded bronze. Rusted remnants of gear wheels could be seen on its surface, suggesting some kind of intricate mechanism. The first X-ray studies confirmed that idea, but how it worked and what it was for puzzled scientists for decades. Recently, hi-tech imaging has revealed the extraordinary truth: this unique clockwork machine was the world's first computer.
Who directed Ancient Computer?
Ancient Computer was directed by Michael Beckham.
Who stars in Ancient Computer?
The principal cast of Ancient Computer includes Not specified.
When was Ancient Computer released and how long is it?
Ancient Computer was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 53m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ancient Computer?
Ancient Computer holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).