Archimedes (c287-212 BC) Greek mathematician and
Archimedes (c287-212 BC) Greek mathematician and inventor. Reconstruction of Archimedes burning mirror supposed to have been designed to burn Roman fleet attacking Syracuse in 212 BC. From Marius Bettinus Apiaria, 1642. Copperplate engraving
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13904121
Media ID
48475708
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4500px x 3631px
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Credit
World History Archive / Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
World History Archive
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