Archimedes' Steam Cannon (jan 1, 213 BC – jan 1, 212 BC)
Description:
During the Siege of Syracuse, Archimedes (a poly mathematician) designed a steam-powered Cannon. This is probably one of the first steam related machinery.
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Date:
jan 1, 213 BC
jan 1, 212 BC
~ 12 months
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