Showing posts with label blacksmithing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label blacksmithing. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Reconstructing the Antikythera Mechanism

 

"Clickspring" makes gorgeous videos about an inspiring project: building a replica of the Antikythera mechanism using only period-appropriate tools and methods.

 
I particularly like this project because it's an excellent way to debunk the "ancient astronaut" kookery surrounding this piece of ancient technology (and other "too advanced" ancient human achievements).

Friday, January 7, 2022

Random Friday Links: FAO Blacksmithing Manual

 An FAO publication: Agricultural Engineering in Development: Basic Blacksmithing: A Training Manual. Might be worth getting a hard copy of this one.

https://www.fao.org/3/ah637e/AH637E00.htm