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The Antikythera Mechanism

In Our Time: Science

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Calendars and the Significance of the Olympic Games

This chapter explores the importance of the Olympic Games as a unifying reference point for the classical world’s diverse calendars. It also examines the Antikythera mechanism's potential role in aligning civic calendars with these significant events, highlighting the interplay between timekeeping and cultural cohesion in ancient societies.

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