Welcome to the history of physics

This webpage contains some Shockwave-Applets which help to understand ancient inventions.

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The water clock (Clepsydra) of Ktesibios
Herons trumpet signal
The repeating catapult of Dionysius of Alexandria
The Odometer of Vitruvius
The water organ of Vitruvius
Philons "Bird and snake"