The Legend of Archimedes, God of Mathematics | A Tale from the Mediterranean World

Mathematician, Inventor, Defender of Syracuse Archimedes' life and achievements gained mythic stature in ancient times, and his reputation for genius endures today. Past the equations and feats of engineering was a man committed to finding answers--whether in contemplating the physics of water, or resisting the power of Rome.
A story from ancient history, based on Vitruvius (De Architectura, Book 9), Polybius (Histories, Book 8), and Plutarch (Life of Marcellus), featuring: Archimedes, Hiero II, Marcus Claudius Marcellus, Hieronymus
Original story contributed by Alba Wolf
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CREDITS
Video footage from Assassin's Creed Origins (Ubisoft, 2017)
Music by Scott Buckley
Thumbnail Images:
Fresco from the Uffizi Gallery in Florence showing Archimedes' "heat-ray" weapon atop the walls of Syracuse (Giulio Parigi, 1600)
Monument to Archimedes in Syracuse (Luciano Campisi, 1885; photo by Giovanni Dall'Orto)
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[@WineDarkSea]

Hope you enjoy this new story, after an unexpectedly long time since the last one! Happy December to all. Also excited to announce that new bonus content for every WDS video will be rolled out pretty soon…so stay tuned for more!

[@brucewimperis2396]

An engaging and informative portrait of the premier engineering genius of ancient times. If you've ever wondered who invented or discovered certain things, here you are: "Eureka!" indeed. No wonder Indiana Jones loved this guy!! :)

[@krakini89]

Looking forward to the bonus content!!

[@anthonylenci645]

Yes!!!! He is back! Can't wait to listen to wonderful retelling of the past. Thank you again for all of your work. Also happy holidays to you and your family.

[@WineDarkSea]

Thanks so much! And to you as well!

[@Psychedelic_Wolf]

Really cool video, I love closing my eyes laying down and just picturing the whole thing, thank you 🙏

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Great video

[@Psychedelic_Wolf]

I wonder what happened to the goldsmith 😏