Tatiana Burr

Dr. Tatiana Burr, an ancient Greek cultural historian, dives into the captivating story of the Antikythera mechanism, hailed as the world's first computer. She shares how it was unearthed from a shipwreck by sponge divers over a century ago. The discussion covers the intricacies of its gears and functions, revealing advanced ancient engineering. Tatiana challenges the lone-genius myth, highlighting the collaboration between cultures that led to this remarkable device. Her insights transform our understanding of ancient technology and civilization.