ARCHIMEDES

Archimedes' death at the hand of a Roman soldier during the siege of Syracuse in 212 BC was an epoch-making moment for the Ancient w orld and, paradoxically, marked Archimedes' rebirth, as the Romans started the process that turned him into a legend and celebrated the 'divine genius' behind the concept of machines never previously seen. The exhibition then narrates the second rebirth of Archi medes, commenced in the 13th century with the gradual rediscovery of his writings. After catalysing scholars, artists and scientists , Archimede...[Read more]