Benjamin West, the English-American artist famous for his depictions of historical scenes was born #OnThisDaywww.lindahall.org/about/news/s...#histSTM#OnThisDay#ArtHistory 🗃️📜🎨

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I have many thoughts on this whole discussion (was Archimedes a "scientist" or "engineer" for these purposes?, etc.), but yeah. The point is that the use of magic should make sense to the audience, not just be a "plot moves forward" button. A moment in the movie Day Watch nails this for me...

Actually he delegated the problem to Archimedes, who later wrote about it in his memoir…

4/ The Archimedes' odometer demonstrates the advanced technological understanding in ancient times and laid foundational principles that influenced engineering and mechanics throughout history.

3/ Although no concrete evidence of Archimedes' odometer survives, later Roman engineers described similar devices, suggesting the concept may have originated from his designs.

1/ Archimedes of Syracuse (c. 287 – c. 212 BC) is credited with inventing an odometer to assist in measuring distances for military and surveying purposes during the First Punic War.

Did you know? The Archimedes' odometer is one of the earliest known devices for measuring distance, showcasing the ingenuity of ancient Greek engineering. 🏺 #dailyFact

Cicero and the magistrates discovering the tomb of Archimedes https://www.wikiart.org/en/benjamin-west/cicero-and-the-magistrates-discovering-the-tomb-of-archimedes

Cicero and the magistrates discovering the tomb of Archimedes https://www.wikiart.org/en/benjamin-west/cicero-and-the-magistrates-discovering-the-tomb-of-archimedes