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Ancient Computer

Ancient Computer

Season 40 Episode 7 | 52m 51s

A Greek shipwreck holds the remains of an intricate bronze machine that turns out to be the world’s first computer.

Aired: 04/02/13 | Expires: 12/06/18
Ancient Computer
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