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Was Talos, the Bronze Automaton Who Guarded the Island of Crete in Greek Myth, an Early Example of Artificial Intelligence?
One such ancient story centers on the bronze sentry Talos. Forged by Hephaestus, the Greek god of smiths and artisans, Talos ...
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Ancient Greek Philosophers Brought to Life by AI
Ancient Greek scientists and philosophers are brought back to life and tell their stories in this video produced through AI ...
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The Ancient Greek Myth That Inspired Lord of the Rings Author J.R.R. Tolkien
British author J. R. R. Tolkien's tale of the fall of Númenor was inspired by the ancient Greek myth of Atlantis.
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Ancient computer's gears may not have been able to turn
The 2000-year-old Antikythera mechanism may have been a kind of astronomical calculator, but researchers are unsure whether ...
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Archaeologists unearth millennia-old lecture hall from 'impressive' ancient high school
The lecture hall of an "impressive high school" from an ancient Greek settlement was recently uncovered in Italy – with the discovery highlighting the similarities between ancient and modern ...
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In Ancient Greece and Rome, who were the harpies, and why did they stink so much?
Much like similar derogatory titles “siren” and “fury”, the term “harpy” is derived from a group of monstrous female figures from ancient Greek and Roman mythology. In Greek and Roman ...
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Historic Toronto property transforms into Ancient Greece for new immersive experience
transforming the space into Ancient Greece for a daring retelling of a story we all know. The name Medusa conjures an immediate mental image for almost everyone. There's something about the ...