The Virtual Museum of Ancient Inventions is a project that was begun by students in the course Ancient Inventions, first taught by Marjorie Senechal, which was offered at Smith from 1997 through 2004.

Throughout history, numerous ancient technologies have left researchers and historians pondering the true capabilities of early civilizations. Were they more advanced than we give them credit for? By ...

Heron of Alexandria was an important ancient Greek inventor of mechanical devices whose inventions included the first steam ...

In recent years, a remarkable discovery has captivated the world of archaeology and technology enthusiasts alike: an ancient shipwreck containing a device that challenges our understanding of ...

(Note: Data compiled and cross-verified from multiple historical and academic sources, including the Smithsonian Institution archives, Encyclopedia Britannica, and World History Encyclopedia for ...

Throughout history, there has been a treasure trove of innovative ideas that have stood the test of time; the wheel, paper and other ancient inventions, continue to influence our lives today. The ...

Ancient Inventions was a BBC historical documentary series released in 1998. It was presented by ex-Monty Python member Terry Jones and looked at great inventions of the ancient world. The series is ...

This article is going to look at some of those early ideas and how they’ve grown into the technology examples we see all ...