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It's an age of hi-tech, jet aircraft, supercomputers and intelligent machines. Ancient Discoveries explores the amazing high technology of the Classical World. Explores the life and three key areas of invention of Heron of Alexandria. Witness the awe-inspiring operations of his 'miracle ma...
| Other Authors: | , , |
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
| Language Notes: | In English. Original language in English. |
| Published: |
Toronto, ON :
Entertainment One Ltd.,
2005.
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| Series: | Ancient Discoveries ;
3 |
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| Online Access: | Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press) |
| Summary: | It's an age of hi-tech, jet aircraft, supercomputers and intelligent machines. Ancient Discoveries explores the amazing high technology of the Classical World. Explores the life and three key areas of invention of Heron of Alexandria. Witness the awe-inspiring operations of his 'miracle machines', from automatic doors and magically suspended spheres, to mechanical singing birds, coin-operated slot machines and speaking statues. |
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| Item Description: | Title from resource description page (viewed March 29, 2016). |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (50 minutes). |
| Playing Time: | 00:50:00 |