Ancient Discoveries
Season 1 • Episode 3: Heron of Alexandria • Watch with subtitles
Episode 3: Heron of Alexandria
December 21, 2003
Robotics" is all about the great Heron of Alexandria, a clever machinist who used principles of air compression, wind power, and basic mechanics to swindle religious worshipers and entertain the masses at the theater. He also essentially invented the steam engine!
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