The Pneumatics by Hero of Alexandria 2

[josephv]

Good day, for all those history buffs (like me).

The Pneumatics by Hero of Alexandria is now online:

http://www.history.rochester.edu/steam/hero/

Here is an animation I made of Hero's steam engine:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PYlFlyNg_w

 

[PSE]

I recognize my alma-mater in that link. How much knowledge got lost when that library went up. Looks to be an interesting read.

Regards,

 

[Pressed]

Interesting indeed. Not only that Alexandria fire but also a loss when the power shifted in Rome and declined into the Dark Ages.

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