"People have the mistaken idea that technology is something new or modern..." - Decoding the Antikythera Mechanism, the First Computer from Ancient GreeceAntikythera Mechanism is a complex astronomical instrument capable of predicting phenomena such as the conjunction (alignment) of celestial bodies, calculating the relative positions of the five planets known in antiquity (Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, Mercury and Mars), and predicted the time and color of eclipses.
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Ancient Greece and Ancient China meet. Take that Marco Polo! Greek influence to Buddhism..
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Septuagint LXXKen Burns and his collaborators have been creating historical documentary films for more than forty years. Known for a signature style that brings primary source documents, images, and archival video footage to life on screen, these films present the opportunity to pose thought-provoking questions for students, and introduce new ideas, perspectives, and primary sources.
Lesson Plan (46), Video (322), Media Gallery (92), Interactive (1), Image (26), Document (15) for Grades 4-13+
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What Are Library Databases and Why Do You Need Them? Why Should I Use a Library Database Instead of the Internet?
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