Our Aims

Our Club's aims are to:

Learn collaboratively about the history, heritage and archaeology of Norwich and Norfolk

Develop resources and activities that contribute to the wider community’s understanding of history and archaeology

Develop activities that enhance/maintain the wellbeing and emotional resilience of club members

Be actively inclusive – open, accessible and welcoming to all


Sunday, 12 June 2022

Antikythera - Was This The First Computer?

I thought the first computer was an abacus - this is not the case.  The Antikythera mechanism was discovered in the early 20th century and dates to 2000 years ago.  What was the mechanism, where was it found and what was it used for?  The mechanism is made of rings and axles but how were they made?  To find out the answers to thee questions and more information please select the following link and press play:  

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/mar/12/scientists-move-closer-to-solving-mystery-of-antikythera-mechanism 

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