Ancient Discoveries S1E3: Heron of Alexandria
- Aired: 2003-12-21
- Time: 22:00:00
- Runtime: 60 minutes
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Overview
"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!