🎧 Archimedes
🎧 Patented: History of Inventions • 35m
It’s the most famous bath of all time. But what exactly was Archimedes so excited about?
We discover the truth behind the legend of Archimedes, and find out about the industrial revolution that almost happened in Ancient Greece, with today’s guest Armand D’Angour. He’s a Professor of Classics at Oxford University and author of How To Innovate: An Ancient Guide to Creative Thinking.
Edited by Joseph Knight. Produced by Freddy Chick. Senior Producer is Charlotte Long.
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