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The most complex machine of the Roman era was perhaps a water organ. (I would guess that for long historical periods the most complex machines were keyboard-con
by bloak 6y ago
The most complex machine of the Roman era was perhaps a water organ. (I would guess that for long historical periods the most complex machines were keyboard-controlled musical instruments.)
- WarOnPrivacy 6y agoOh see you did it now - opened up a vacuum about ancient tech. I'll start: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aeolipile https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aeolipile
- mstade 6y agoGreat link, thanks for sharing! This has the makings of an excellent thread – please do continue sharing cool stuff!! :o)
- Bluestein 6y ago(The question as to how - and why or why not - we could go from the Aeolipile to full blown steam engines, I've always found fascinating ... ... what other things / proceses / materials / frame of mind made the steam engine possible vs. this. What made for an industrial revolution in the 1800's vs. the 1st century AD).-