The Antikythera Mechanism Episode 11 - Inscribing The Back Plate - Part 1 -

The #Antikythera Mechanism Episode 11 - Inscribing The Back Plate - Part 1
Hi Folks,
Pack your sandals for the #Hellenistic world, and be sure to bring the translator! We're off to learn about the Metonic calendar...
παρακαλώ απολαύστε!
Cheers,
Chris.
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References:
hist.science.online.fr/antikyt... - Counting Months and Years: The Upper Back Dial of the Antikythera Mechanism1 M.T. Wright 2005
www.jstor.org/stable/20191159 - "IG" XII, 1 913: An Astronomical Inscription from Hellenistic Rhodes - Alexander Jones 2006
www.sciamvs.org/files/SCIAMVS... The Keskintos Astronomical Inscription Text and Interpretations - Alexander Jones 2006
www.nature.com/articles/natur... - Calendars with Olympiad display and eclipse
prediction on the Antikythera Mechanism - Freeth et al 2008
www.atnf.csiro.au/people/atzi... X-ray Tomography of the Antikythera Mechanism - Andrew Ramsey 2012
link.springer.com/article/10.... On the epoch of the Antikythera mechanism and its eclipse predictor - Carman & Evans 2014
journals.plos.org/plosone/art... Eclipse Prediction on the Ancient Greek Astronomical Calculating Machine Known as the Antikythera Mechanism - Freeth 2014
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1... - The Antikythera Mechanism: the CONSTRUCTION of the METONIC POINTER and the back PLATE spirals - M. ANASTASIOU et al 2014
www.brepolsonline.net/doi/10.... The Back Dial and Back Plate Inscriptions - Anastasiou et al 2016
www.brepolsonline.net/doi/10.... - The Back Cover Inscription - Bitsakis/Jones 2016
www.jstor.org/stable/10.2972/h... The Calendar on the Antikythera Mechanism and the Corinthian Family of Calendars - Iversen 2017
doi.org/10.1057/s41599-018-02... Revising the eclipse prediction scheme in the Antikythera mechanism - Freeth 2019
link.springer.com/article/10.... The Back Plate Inscription and eclipse scheme of the Antikythera Mechanism revisited - Iversen/Jones 2019
www.researchgate.net/publicat... "The Antikythera Mechanism, Rhodes, and Epeiros" - Iverson, P 2020
Lunisolar Calendar: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lunisol...
Intercalation: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interca...)
Intercalary Year: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leap_year
Metonic Cycle: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metonic...
Callippic Cycle: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Callipp...
Variability of ancient Greek Calendars: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient...
Plutarch, on the start of the lunar month: www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/t...

[@Clickspring]

Hi Folks, Pack your sandals for the Hellenistic world and be sure to bring the translator! We're off to learn about the Metonic calendar... παρακαλώ απολαύστε! Cheers, Chris.

[@aokiaoki4238]

Hi Chris, if you know Greek, you mighty want to have a look at the research of Ξενοφών Μουσάς.

[@Jesse__H]

I knew my patience would be rewarded 😊

[@tehNashty]

@@Jesse__H Right?!?!

[@warpspeed9877]

Ευχαριστούμε Χρήστο!

[@asicdathens]

Απολαύσαμε το κινηματογράφημα για την ἐννεακαιδεκαετηρίδα του Μέτωνος και την θαυμάσια εγχάραξη επί κρατερώματος. Ατυχώς ο οδηγός για το πληκτρολόγιό μου δεν υποστηρίζει πολυτονική γραφή για να γράψω το κείμενο σε ελληνιστικά Ελληνικά όπως θα γραφόταν την εποχή που δημιουργήθηκε ο μηχανισμός των Αντικυθήρων.

[@colinfurze]

True Craftsman, thankyou for the time and effort in doing this and the videos.

[@Clickspring]

Many thanks mate :)

[@ericgoldman7533]

Much agreed. I always feel like I'm getting a peek at one of the ancient master craftsmen who made the original mechanism at work when watching these videos.

[@jeppejacobsen2825]

@@Clickspring The original maker obviously hired a professional engraver to do this. Congratulations, you are now also a HELLENISTIC ENGRAVER ! super job

[@beartastic-ftw]

Oooh, look at Mr Fancy Safety Tie, I guess he's got interwebs as well as central heating in his bunker now..:P:)

[@andrewengstrom1516]

I tried to count the hammer strikes for just one of the small vertical lines, and couldn't. rather than slow it down and count, I gave up and let my mind melt out my ears thinking of the insanity this represents. So many thousands...

[@Nighthawkinlight]

My hand is cramping just watching that much engraving. Nice commitment to carry that out.

[@Clickspring]

Thank you mate :)

[@D3nn1s]

@@Clickspring for real, especially with cncs these days thatd do this for you in half an hour. But i guess you set your goal and you knew what was coming up all along. Great to see you not using shortcuts (even though it would have been a reasonable call). The final version will look so much more authentic though, devils in the details :D

[@Robinlarsson83]

@@D3nn1s and no, a CNC wouldn't do this in half an hour :) Even a fast CNC would take hours and hours to do something as small and intricate like this, and it wouldn't look anywhere near the same. But yeah, damn that must have taken ages to do by hand, I felt the pain in my hands by just watching!

[@GearClinkz]

As a Greek, I can't even begin describing how honored I feel that you decided to tackle this mechanism. I have been here since day one and I can't wait to see the Antikythera Mechanism working again. Thank you.

[@Dionysios_Skoularikis]

Και για εμένα το ίδιο ισχύει!!!

[@W0O0G]

Same here, amazing isn’t it. I can only imagine the time that Chris, and the ancient Greeks put into the device to figure out how to make it work, then all again with its recent discovery.

[@asicdathens]

In the early 90's the device was semi-hidden in the National Archeological Museum in the bronzes collection. The problem was / is that most archeologists are more comfortable working with art, dwellings, temples, everyday items and jewelry. Working with items of sophisticated technology is well outside their comfort zone. Remember the next known device of similar sophistication was the Wallingford clock made 14 centuries later (1350). Also, there were a lot of skeptical archeologists that couldn't comprehend how such a device could have been designed and built by the ancient Greeks since very few information about their technological achievements. Apart from pure scientific issues were the writings of Erich von Daniken and the likes that promoted pseudo scientific gibberish about alien intervention for devices like this that discouraged archeologists from working on archeotechnology

[@almasysephirot4996]

@GearClinkz This lubed my eyes for a moment! lol No kidding, as a philosophy major, I have the outmost respect for the Ancient Greek world, and this is just so dear to my heart. Can't even imagine how precious each moment of these serious must be for someone Greek.

[@DobraEspacial]

I've been watching these videos for quite a few years now. Every time I click on a new upload I know I'm gonna be surprised by the amount of detail, skill and knowledge presented. And every time Chris manages to exceed my expectations. I feel truly privileged for being able to watch this series. Thanks, Chris.

[@michaelmoorrees3585]

Me too. I've been following his progression on this project. He makes it look simple. From my own experience of hand making objects (at a much lower skill level), his masterful skill, has been honed over a long time. I personally wouldn't try to hand carve this. I would have printed a mask over the metal and chemically etched it. Simply due to my lack of skill. But the way he does it, reflects how the original mechanism was probably made. Down to making the tools, too. Simply amazing !

[@rodbennett4790]

Yep, every episode is gobsmacking. This time I realised I was tensing up lest the tool slip. I can't imagine how distressing that would be.

[@daniell5311]

Sim, simplesmente incrível

[@elcheapo5302]

Me: can't color within the lines Chris: perfectly engraves a mystery of the ancient world completely by hand.

[@javabeanz8549]

My writing is illegible, and my stick figures look like poster children for birth defects.

[@F3Ibane]

Using homemade ancient tools made with purely ancient techniques, no less.

[@mrdavidurquhart]

Such steady hands Chris. Together with your intellect you could have been performing surgery on brains but I'm so glad you are utilising all your gifts to brighten minds all over the world.

[@hotdrippyglass]

@@mrdavidurquhart Ah, but he IS performing surgery on brains, we just still happen to be awake and using them while he operates. The way he cuts away the cobwebs and implants knowledge is surpassed by very few.

[@DaveTpletsch]

I realize the "I can't color within the lines", and the "I can't even draw stick figures" comments are supposed to be lighthearted self deprecating humor, but as an artist who's heard such comments all my life I can't help but feel sad about them. There has never been a child prodigy in visual art and no craftsperson ever just woke up one morning able to pursue their craft. The reason why is that craftsmanship and artistic expression are both exclusively learned traits. No one is born with perfect motor control, we all have to develop it through practice and concentration. If you feel like your pen control isn't up to snuff i guarantee you could improve it dramatically simply by trying to do the thing you're bad at with the aim of improving yourself. It is that practiced skill that allows Chris to do what he's doing. He didn't just wake up one day magically able to craft these things by hand or do the research required to recreate any of the clockwork mechanisms he shows on his channel, it's all the result of practice. Any of you could do it too, all you have to do is start trying and keep learning.

[@tgould91]

This whole series has a slight "hold my beer" feeling to when no one believed such machining and accuracy were possible at the time

[@AlanColon1979]

right? "it was aliens!" people said because they couldn't believe it but the truth is we just vastly underestimated the amount of skill ancient people were able to acquire exactly because there were much fewer distractions. It isn't all bad that we have reached suched advanced technology because it frees up so much time for people to pursue arts and other skills. I mean in a more labor intensive world, Clickspring may not have been able to do this research and proof of concept on the Antikythera Mechanism rebuild using tools and techniques available to the ancient world due to the need to produce something that could be readily useful in that day so as to earn a reasonable income but with so much being automated and mass produced we're able to support this endeavor purely for the sake of deciphering an ancient relic. It's fucking insane where we are at when we're not only unlocking secrets of the universe at a rate too fast for any one person to keep up with but also unlocking lost secrets of the past simultaneously and all while anyone with an internet connection can share in that journey on-demand at their leisure.

[@phodgson1980]

That is about the best part. I love the logical, simple, back-to-basics thinking behind the solutions and experimentation of previous videos. It is incredibly satisfying.

[@doubledarefan]

In those times, probably "Hold my absinthe".

[@peterhudson5748]

@@doubledarefan or maybe “Hold my Ouzo”

[@PieBoy4242]

Now I remember why these take so long to come out. This is dozens, if not hundreds of hous of work, not to mention setup for cameras, editing, and everything else. I'm glad to see this thing come together.

[@Paragon643]

with all the research etc that go's into it as well it's thousands of hours. He even wrote a academic paper about it iirc

[@cmack482]

I'd love to know how much time went into just the engraving on this.

[@Tb0n3]

Imagine the nerves carving that for days and days while being one miss-strike away from ruining the entire piece.

[@stuartd9741]

@@cmack482 I'd like to know this. Just for this one part.

[@tousername]

Pronunciation of the months was pretty much spot on. Video after video , the level of quality in this project keeps rising. And it's not just the craftsmanship displayed that gets me. It's everything, from videography and editing, to the magic way you can make a workshop video look like a relaxing day in a spa. Thank you sir for this and all the videos before it.

[@outkast0424]

I hope people understand why it takes so long between videos... After watching this engraving... with zero visible mistakes... pure art.

[@peterlittlejohn8933]

I have trouble writing this simple sentence without making mistakes. While Chris engraves a complete dial in micro size font in ancient Greek by hand. This is beyond pure art.

[@evilotis01]

yeah, I did wonder where he'd been, then I watched this and was like "ohhhhhh ok"

[@Dionysios_Skoularikis]

@@peterlittlejohn8933 He Have an assistance from the Ancient Greek Gods!

[@SeanHodgins]

With every tap of the hammer we get that much closer to a completed machine.

[@lachiemcdonald7283]

When this mechanism is finished, it’s going to be a priceless piece of history worthy of the most esteemed museum. I hope someone honours you with that option Chris.

[@pattheplanter]

Wouldn't it be better used by a ship's navigator in a reproduction Corinthian trading vessel travelling the Mediterranean? But, yeah, your're right - this is as much a marvel of the modern world as the original was of the ancient.

[@Mainyehc]

It could and should be presented right next to the original, and used by museum guides as a demonstration tool, possibly for student trips.

[@leonjohansen1818]

@@pattheplanter Doubt this was mean for use on a ship. This takes hundreds of man hours to make, there's no way it was mean for daily use on a boat. It was probably being transferred to a head of state or equivalent when the ship sank. At least that's my guess.

[@charlesmoore3390]

@@leonjohansen1818 The giver and would-be receiver must have been devastated when it was lost.

[@Inferryu]

@@charlesmoore3390 That's assuming the giver and/or would-be receiver were not on that ship.

[@ryandavis7593]

I am watching this while using my pinch vice that you demonstrated in these videos. So glad to see another one. Your pronunciation of ancient common Greek is spot on. Of course no one actually knows today what it would have sounded like. We can get close but never perfect. Having studied Ancient Greek myself, I can say that it was understandable without reading along. Thank for your hard work and excellent presentation of this subject.

[@PetesGuide]

This comment needs more upvotes, please!

[@aidanaannestad9805]

He's actually using modern Greek pronunciation, but it's quite accurate as modern Greek pronunciation (^^)

[@ryandavis7593]

@@aidanaannestad9805 You are quite correct. Ancient Greek being a dead language leaves us with a considerable amount of conjecture as to the pronunciation. As to the meaning of these Ancient Greek words there is very little guesswork as to the meanings and grammar. There are a large number of these ancient text in which to work out most details. I just wish I had more time to study this fascinating subject. I learned a new word the other day. Takio. This is translated as speedily in English. We use the idea in the word tachometer. Thank you for your comment and never stop learning. Greetings from the high plains of Texas.

[@mbpoblet]

@@ryandavis7593 Also, I assume, tachyons (hypothetical faster than light particles).

[@aaronpreston47]

I made one of those pinch vices as well, I use it as a leather stitching pony.

[@thimoni]

You should be awarded with an honorary doctorate and Hellenic citizenship for this work. Not only it's brilliant and important (in many different ways) but also immensely enjoyable. Well done!

[@BadObsessionMotorsport]

This is outstanding Chris. Utterly captivating.

[@Clickspring]

Thank you mate :)

[@maxwelldol2492]

never thought id see you guys here

[@Laz_Arus]

@@maxwelldol2492 They are both competing for "The Longest Project on KZbin" trophy. 😁

[@butts4653]

I have been on the internet for 30 years now, have seen a lot of the content it has to offer, and this is by far the best content to have ever graced it's presence. It's an incredible undertaking on its own, but then to have this level of editing and presentation is just...top notch.

[@Clickspring]

Thank you mate, terrific to have you watching :)

[@DaleDix]

You would have seen the birth of Internet Explorer!

[@subsgob00m]

Over a year has passed since the last episode and I was beginning to lose hope! I'm so glad to find a new installment to this series! Gotta get my fix of absolute masterful craftsmanship!

[@TheDandyMann]

Not to mention his soothing voice 😁

[@willclark491]

Clearly all that engraving took *way* longer than depicted here! :P

[@stevenc22]

It took a year to engrave that dial!

[@subsgob00m]

While that engraving undoubtedly took a lot of time to complete, last I heard he was actually working alongside the researchers who are working with the original mechanism. I don't recall if he was helping them make sense of everything or working in some other capacity. He had a comment about it on one of his other videos.

[@ulbuilder]

@@subsgob00m He talks about the research paper here kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5yumJenapyohdE

[@asiriomi]

Crying tears of joy at a new Clickspring episode, crying thinking about how long it'll be until the next part is released

[@playlists987]

See you next year!

[@Dunkelelf3]

yeah well. this video shows why it is taking him so long. the amount of work and research that goes into this mechanism is insane. i really hope this goes into the museum right next to the original with someone knowledgeable about it's creation telling people about function, tools made and used and the time it took to recreate it. and i guess most people understand this. not many channels could just upload 1-2 times a year and hold subscribers.

[@asiriomi]

@@Dunkelelf3 you are absolutely correct. The level of quality Chris puts into each video is astonishing. You'd think that with so much time in between each episode one would lose interest over the course of years but he's managed to keep his audience enthralled.

[@lotsofgreendrums]

Now that the research has been published, it may speed up the video release schedule! I haven’t checked it out yet but I’m very curious about the specific new discoveries that were made

[@Dunkelelf3]

@@lotsofgreendrums maybe. But I think a huge part of the slow release is the amount of work that goes into the mechanism. Even with outsourcing some of the tedious work to modern machines after proofing the fact that it can be done without them.

[@williamcattey6906]

I went to high school with Mark, son of Derek de Sola Price. I have long been interested in the research that followed Derek’s original work. I am amazed by your research and your craftsmanship!

[@wesofalltrades]

I've forgotten just how mind blowing Chris is with his skills and knowledge. I don't know why I thought at the beginning of the video, "there's no way he's going to engrave all of that". Then when it was all marked out I thought, "wow that looked like it took forever, I can't even imagine how painstaking that would be if he actually engraved it" Then he proceeds to calmly makes his own custom engraver from scratch and begins to tink away with a tiny hammer. If I find out, on top of all this, he has small children too, I'm just going to throw in the towel on trying to be a more patient man.

[@iteerrex8166]

There’re two things to marvel at, the masterful hand craftsmanship of Chris, and this mechanical computer from 2000 years ago, with all the knowledge contained within it. Welcome back Mate.

[@andrewdavie386]

...also the quality of production of the videos!

[@lorenzocolombo1646]

As an astronomer I can confirm that this video (and series) is outstanding. I can't wait to see the Antikythera mechanism come back to life after so many centuries. Ancient astronomy was far more advanced than what we may be used to think, and making a working calendar just from naked eye observations was an extremely difficult task. Making a MECHANICAL calendar like this is beyond what I tought was possible. And it amazes me to think how many things and knowledge we may have lost when the classical age came to an end. Thank you, Chris!

[@johnnyregs2378]

From your engineering, to machining, to artistic abilities, research abilities and even video making prowess, you are without a doubt one of the most talented people on this platform. Truly a joy to watch your videos.

[@Wintergatan_2]

Thank you for this series, its beyond inspiring.

[@Clickspring]

Thanks Martin :)

[@MrHeer]

You two are my favorite two channels. Hope you are well Martin!

[@Rapidpanda1st]

This series is a gift; each and every episode leaves me with the same feeling of peace and tranquility as well as an odd sort of connection to the past. Thank you for sharing your passions with us Chris!

[@emanwe01]

The bright, fresh-cut brass characters against the dark background of the marking fluid look absolutely gorgeous!

[@Lanarkish]

I've been loving this series of videos for many years. Unhurried and assured, this is probably the most informative and clear explanation/ investigation/ recreation of ancient technology and the maths/ calendars behind it that has ever been done. Explanations crisply delivered over footage of the skilled crafting of this amazing object. Completely immersive. What a joy. Thank you.

[@AnthonyBowman]

I guarantee Chris has never lost a game of Operation. Absolutely my favorite documentary series. The craftsmanship, knowledge, presentation, and exploration on display is just magnificent.

[@crnlbwlawson]

😂

[@johnh9661]

🎉 THANK YOU CHRIS. YOUVE MADE MY FRIDAY!

[@Jesse__H]

At the risk of hyperbole, this might be the best series in the history of KZbin. I mean ... it's just astounding.

[@lahaya237]

It's amazing that you can make this and explain it in so much detail. can you imagine how difficult this was to design once.

[@fionnmerz]

This channel persuaded me that youtube was more than just meme videos, nearly 8 years ago: It inspired me to bring a new level of attention to detail to my work, to reach the level shown here.I'm still trying, having moved from the bench vise to the CAD seat and beyond. Much more importantly, Chris always reminds me that engineering and metalwork is much more than just a paycheck, the joy of creating is a reward in and of itself. It can't be understated, this channel is literally responsible for me going from a shop assistant to now having a masters degree in Mechatronics.

[@timfoster5043]

Impressive!

[@stuartd9741]

KZbin can be a very good learning tool. One just needs to know where to look. I do watch way more YT than I should; you're right YT is inspiring. On some videos. I spend a while reading the comment section. It can be a revelation if like minded people are responding to a subject/video. ... Congratulations on the masters.

[@partywithartty]

This makes me happy. I introduced my father to this channel a while back. Sadly he passed away a year ago on the 3rd of May 2021. He truly enjoyed your videos and I wish he could see this one.

[@robertrosenbaum4943]

The engraved lettering is so beautiful. It's a rare treat to watch it being executed.

[@NobregasKitchen]

As a machinist for 16 years, and a silversmith for 8 years, this amount of handwork and precision with handtools is amazing. I eagerly wait for every upload, and can only imagine how long it took to engrave this face.

[@polygondwanaland8390]

I can't wait for 2023's episode!

[@connorhalliday7304]

I have a doctorate degree and I'm fairly certain I've never put as much thought, time or dedication into anything I've ever done when compared to Chris making this incredible piece of ancient tech

[@rideswift]

The patience this man has is mind boggling!! fantastic work Sir, you are an artist!!!

[@xXElementistXx]

I think it more about the passion behind it all. After all, it's easy to spend hours doing something that brings you some kind of joy. For most people these days a good example is video games. I mean how many thousands of hours have even casual gamers spent on a single game.

[@aSinisterKiid]

Chris, your attention to detail is impeccable. I am so incredibly impressed by your skills in rebuilding this historic mechanism. Your research into every aspect of its creation is so in depth and valuable for saving this kind of knowledge to pass down through generations. You are building one of the most amazing pieces of art the world has ever known. And I want to stress that sentence heavily. This mechanism in its original form was a masterpiece and to see it being recreated in such painstaking detail to its original creation leaves me speechless. You are literally making something that should be considered a "Wonder of the World" like the Great Pyramids are. So much time and effort has gone into this making it a priceless artifact for our society. Thank you for sharing the journey and its creation because I feel grateful just to have witnessed it step by step. You are building one of the most valuable artifacts in history. Its significance cannot be understated. You are a master craftsman and once completed your Antikythera Mechanism will literally become an achievement known around the world for all of history.

[@JohnGBeckett]

You know that Chris is taking this to the next level when he gets into a discussion on font characteristics used in the markings.

[@thosoz3431]

Always astounding on so many levels. We travel on the backs of giants. I feel so privileged that you share your magic with us. Thank you Chris.

[@mbpoblet]

🎊 *You're back!* 🎉 Today is a _good_ day. What an absolutely incredible amount of work engraving those 235 months, though. I wonder what the mechanism might have cost whoever commissioned it, and what the current equivalent would be..!

[@qwertyuiopqwertyuiop1464]

6 years later and i still can't believe I'm watching a series this good for absolutely free.

[@SeanFoushee]

I needed a pain killer for my hands after watching this. Amazing craftsmanship as always and the explanation of reading the calendar was fascinating.

[@cw2071]

Watching you engrave that tiny high stakes lettering was equally terrifying and beautiful. You Sir are a very talented man 👏🏼👏🏼

[@merykjenkins3274]

What great timing! I'm on holiday with my family in Athens from Australia right now. We saw the Antikythera mechanism yesterday! What an astounding exhibit. I can't recommend it enough and your reconstruction and explanation of this device is just as important to history as the device itself. Thanks Chris!

[@adamm.1367]

You know it's a good day when there's a new Clickspring video. Never a disappointment. Absolutely love this series. Your craftsmanship and historical research is next-level. Cheers mate! 🍺

[@tomasjonsson3064]

Perfect execution as always. Understandable it takes long between your posts, but when you do it is just magnificent.

[@nzlemming]

What stands out to me in this series is the absolute pleasure you get out of building the appropriate tools as well as the mechanism itself. Thank you for sharing.

[@koboldmartian4063]

So I am new to this channel and found it by researching the Antikythera Mechanism. I actually started to tear up in this episode. The passion you have and the amount of time it took to stay true to the original markings of the calendar is just perfection. I am awestruck by the work you put into this but I can also imagine the original maker chipping away in their workshop as you did. It really is absolutely beautiful what you have accomplished.

[@patprop74]

I've been following Chris for what seems like years. I'm always impressed, not only does he take on the hard job of reproducing the Antikythera Mechanism, but as if that wasn't hard enough, the man makes his own tools by hand, to make files to make more tools to get the job done, A museum better buy his reproduction of the Antikythera Mechanism and display it with the one found in the Aegean seabed, and they better pay him handsomely for it. anything short of that would be a sin.

[@slypig24]

I hope he has it on display in Australia first, as I would love to see it up close. And I'm sure many others would travel to see it too.

[@paulcooper2897]

Incredible! ... and a host of other superlatives... there has to be hundreds of hours put into just that 1/2 of the plate. Amateurs, experts, God level masters ... Then there's Clickspring! Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦

[@brucewilliams6292]

This has been a fantastic series! You are so patient! When you first showed the calendar, I thought that there was no way to understand how it worked but your graphics and explanation made it easy! Fantastic video and series.

[@BenMitro]

Your patience is legendary. Mark of an expert craftsman. Congratulations to the team that did the research with you.

[@MrCarGuy]

Excellent lettering reproduction. Hoping this can be exhibited next to the original eventually. I'd make a trip to see it even by itself

[@HavokTheorem]

I totally agree, it'd be amazing to have this oh so faithful replica running next to the O.G.

[@Diazjake]

You would now be one of the worlds leading experts in this field 👊🏼💙

[@jeffhotes2673]

Absolutely honorable dedication to accuracy. We love you Chris.

[@kmet2000]

Dear Chris, what you are doing is beyond regular "youtubing". You inspired so many people with your work. Machinists, clock mskers, historians, archeologist, film makers. I actually upgraded my lathe after going over your web site 😁. Thank you for doing what you do - and sharing all your many skils with the world 👍

[@BillieBee_]

Today is my birthday and honestly this is actually the best gift I have received!!!! Oh my god!

[@Clickspring]

Happy birthday mate :)

[@Davil_Bald]

Теперь понимаю, почему так долго не было новых видео! Очень кропотливая работа!

[@Just_Sara]

Google Translate says you said: "Now I understand why there have been no new videos for so long! Very painstaking work!" It also says your KZbin name means "Damn Bald" LOL

[@MrPossumeyes]

@@Just_Sara Thankyou.

[@alimanski7941]

Absolutely incredible work. As an aside, this is almost the same as the Hebrew calendar, which is still used today, even down to which years have a 13th month. It's not surprising of course, since the Hebrew calendar was derived from the Babylonian one (and in turn the Sumeric), which probably found its way to Greece as well.

[@dowgy177]

You know, I used to get mad about your video release schedule. That is, until I realized that not only were you collaborating with multiple scholars to literally rediscover the past and write published research on it, but that you were even carving the damn writing on the mechanism by hand! Absolutely astonishing work dude, you truly deserve a beautiful handcrafted crown for this.

[@jeff1176]

Now we know what you've been doing since the last installment. Engraving lots of engraving. To see all the engraving on just the one set of spirals is stunning both in beauty and complexity. Keep up the beautiful work.

[@ianc4901]

You never fail to blow my mind Chris ! Coincidentally I hadn't thought much about you for quite a while but a few days ago I found myself wondering what happened and if or when we'd see another video soon and here it is ! Your work is all the more fascinating with the level of detail you go into and the superb camera work really shows that well but realising you learned an ancient language to complete this piece goes a long way to explaining the gap between the last upload and this one ! Nobody expects to see somebody go to these lengths and delve so deeply into history in order to recreate this item and show how the ancient people could have done it, there should be some recognition for this achievement and I really hope you are not driven crazy before you finish ! This is an incredible piece of work and clearly it could not have been a one off, there must have been predecessors to the device and may well have been more than one in use because all this information would have to be shared with the people that needed it. All this information had a purpose so was it transferred to calendars and passed along to all the scholars ?

[@leslieaustin151]

Oh Man! Chris is back with a BANG! Chris this is stunning stuff. The research, the patience, the knowledge, the physical skill puts this video (and the earlier ones) on a different plane to almost all other YT stuff. Thank you for leaving me completely gobsmacked. Now back to my tiny Taig lathe!! Les in UK Edit PS, I hope they’re going to give you a Doctorate for all this work... Les

[@yellowcat1310]

and no slips and big gouges like i think i would have done

[@mareky1234]

@@yellowcat1310 Yep. And can you imagine 🧐 starting from scratch, if did have a bad slip up. And the horror 🤦‍♂️😡😱 if it happened yet again. His patience and skill are on the next level. 👍👌🇳🇿

[@LuckySlevin7]

The patience and determination this took is awe inspiring

[@Christophe_L]

Amazing as always. Now I see why it took you a year to release this. See you next year!

[@MyGrowthRings]

It's hard to believe how much labor this required. What was running through your mind as you did this work, Chris? Very cool indeed. Scott

[@jairm.jr.9991]

I wonder how many man-hours it will have taken at the end

[@MyGrowthRings]

@@jairm.jr.9991 It’s all Greek to me!

[@paddlefaster]

This is simply one of the best series on KZbin! The Artistry that's gone into this mechanism not to mention the endless research is incredible.

[@mumblbeebee6546]

This word gets thrown about a lot, but the maths of the ancient Greek, the tenacity of them, the researchers since 1901 and yourself, the skills involved and the sheer beauty of it…. Amazing!

[@StevenHodder]

Informative in tooling, technique and history - and incredibly relaxing to watch. You good sir have won the internets

[@badassbanana100]

I could not click fast enough from the notification. I love your videos so much your accuracy is incredible

[@gabrielmoreira7265]

You’re simply an artist. And a hero for manually carving through that entire calendar. I’m speechless

[@fgmenth]

I'm greek, and I just wanted to say that your pronunciation is way better than most people trying to say greek words. Amazing series, keep it up!

[@DonPatro92]

The amount of labor, love, nerves, and time its just amazing to me. Been following your videos since I was in university, its a blessing when I see your uploads popping up on my feed.

[@kinghenry9657]

Now we know two things. First, why it took him so long to upload, hes been hand engraving this whole time. Secondly he should work at a Museum. This is hand sdown an amazing experiment as well as a incredibly educational video series done in such way you cant help but watch lol please sir, keep them coming :)

[@uberjeffy]

Welcome back Chris! We've sure missed you! Your level of detail and craftsmanship is truly astonishing. Thanks for sharing it with us all!

[@jerrywbrice]

A mechanism like this is exceptional even in the age of the electron device. Just imagine how majestic and captivating it must have been for the ancients.

[@mostlysquirrelworks]

Chris, so glad to see y’all again. My kiddos and I absolutely love your videos, and they ask to watch them over and over again. Keep up the great work. We look forward to seeing more.

[@danielwhitman5105]

Wow I now understand why this episode has taken a year to produce. Those engravings must have taken forever. I kept imagining you slipping and making a wrong mark somewhere, my heart was pounding for you man. Awesome work keep it up I look forward to the next episode!

[@Theo77_RGG]

Watching you build this is like watching the ancient master build it again. You are truly a master at your craft.

[@DrBoobY2K]

Absolutely beautiful piece of craftsmanship, and film making. Like so many of the most interesting things in life, it throws up so many questions, particularly about the wider context for the mechanism. I would love to hear you explain a little more how the mechanism would be used in a slightly wider, more societal role, whether whole towns would set their years by it and so on, as well as who would have commissioned it and why, how much it would cost, how long it would have taken to make, whether you thought it likely that many other machines would be built for similar but different purposes and so on and so on. Endlessly mesmerising.

[@alexsmall5732]

Personally, this channel has some of the most fascinating content on YT. Well done Chris!

[@PhilipStubbs]

This is awesome. Would love to see this thing in person when it is complete. Although the story behind the device is probably the most important thing, seeing the device for real would be just so cool.

[@vauhner81]

This is the best content on KZbin. I always get excited when I see a new video from you. Now I see why it's been 7 months. That is a lot of engraving. Thanks for chronicling this adventure with us. Cheers mate.

[@gerryeneral4609]

If there were a Nobel Prize for patience, this guy would win it hands-down! Quite remarkable work.

[@erikolafsen1645]

Amazing craftsmanship, and very interesting to hear the conclusions about the technology the makers of the original mechanism must have had available to them. This is very valuable research.

[@Axel_Andersen]

Can we just taka a moment to appreciate the insane production quality of this video and the work and hours that went into planning and executing and editing of this video alone, without even contemplating the work done on the research and construction of the mechanism itself.

[@guizmonium]

That is such an amazing work !! I would be exhausted just by imagining doing that kind of task :D I think a "quick and dirty version" of the calendar (CNC & modern lettering) would be a nice complementary tool.

[@pavz]

This series is an absolute masterpiece. I have such a great respect for you sir, this is truly a valuable piece of the history that you not only built from scratch, but explained to the audience in the most remarkable way.

[@BRUXXUS]

The level of artistry and care taken with every possible detail of this series has been nothing short of astonishing. Every video is a treat.

[@Fenixx117]

You're back! I've missed the Antikythera vids. Been watching since your clockmaking days

[@petergoose8164]

A fascinating combination of academic and artisan. In a class of your own.

[@RameezLalloo]

a new antikythra video finally blessed our screens and eyes after 17 hollow months thank you mr spring😊😊

[@deanhewer3985]

The engraving is next level, your one very patient man Chris, awesome job as always👍

[@Secks]

This guy has so much patience, it’s really impressive how he never used too much force, instead doing a million small hammer taps

[@stuartd9741]

I think it also helps with what type or weight of hammer that is being used.

[@graemepennell]

I see why it took such a long time for the continuance. No mistakes allowed!!! Great to see it back, and you. All the best with the reminder.

[@Andrew_Fernie]

You must have hit that engraving tool a million times. Astounding patience and concentration.

[@surfinch]

The patience that goes into these videos just blows my mind. The result is absolutely gorgeous in every way. Thank You for sharing this with the world, Chris.

[@viviking32gaming97]

This is incredible ! The dedication necessary to engrave all those characters must have been and is still to be praised!

[@MuntyScruntFundle]

My god, the hours and days!! I'm not sure if I admire your workmanship or your determination more! Simply stunning.