TechnologySeptember 15, 212 BC
THE CLAW THAT DEVOURS SHIPS: SYRACUSE'S UNSEEN DEFENDER
From the besieged walls of Syracuse, a marvel of engineering turns the tide of war, snatching Roman ships from the sea.
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From the besieged walls of Syracuse, a marvel of engineering turns the tide of war, snatching Roman ships from the sea.
Explorer Pytheas returns to Massalia, captivating the Greek world with unprecedented accounts of distant northern lands, icy seas, and a land of perpetual daylight.
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