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Mathematical models: from sundials to number engines
Since the dawn of civilisation, humans have used everyday materials to create mathematical models of the world around them. This album explores the ancient Greeks' astrolabe as a model of the skies;...
View ArticleMyth in the Greek and Roman Worlds: the Temple of Diana at Nemi
How was mythology used by ancient Romans in their everyday lives? At Nemi to the south of Rome, the sanctuary of the goddess Diana provides us with a snapshot of Roman life and society. This album...
View ArticleWhat does clay tell us about the possibility of life on Mars?
Dave Rotherey explains the implications of new research into the clay surface of Mars. Professor David Rothery. Professor David Rothery is a volcanologist and planetary scientist at The Open...
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