

The Antikythera Mechanism: Decoding an Ancient Greek Mystery
Synopsis
New interpretations of the Antikythera Mechanism reveal that it could be used to predict eclipses, and that it had a dial recording the dates of the ancient Olympiads. The 2,000-year-old box of intricate gearwork provides a glimpse of the engineering prowess of the Hellenic world. The team discuss their results here.
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May 19, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin Freeth
- Original Title
- The Antikythera Mechanism: Decoding an Ancient Greek Mystery
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 14m
- Production Studios
- MFreeth.Com
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Freeth
Martin Freeth, Simon Ruben
Martin Freeth
Department Leadership Roster
Martin Freeth
Director
Martin Freeth
Editor
Martin Freeth
Producer
Simon Ruben
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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General — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is The Antikythera Mechanism: Decoding an Ancient Greek Mystery about?
New interpretations of the Antikythera Mechanism reveal that it could be used to predict eclipses, and that it had a dial recording the dates of the ancient Olympiads. The 2,000-year-old box of intricate gearwork provides a glimpse of the engineering prowess of the Hellenic world. The team discuss their results here.
Who directed The Antikythera Mechanism: Decoding an Ancient Greek Mystery?
The Antikythera Mechanism: Decoding an Ancient Greek Mystery was directed by Martin Freeth.
Who stars in The Antikythera Mechanism: Decoding an Ancient Greek Mystery?
The principal cast of The Antikythera Mechanism: Decoding an Ancient Greek Mystery includes Dilly Barlow.
When was The Antikythera Mechanism: Decoding an Ancient Greek Mystery released and how long is it?
The Antikythera Mechanism: Decoding an Ancient Greek Mystery was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 14m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Antikythera Mechanism: Decoding an Ancient Greek Mystery?
The Antikythera Mechanism: Decoding an Ancient Greek Mystery holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.).
