Archimedes of Syracuse (c. 287 BCE – c. 212 BCE) was one of the greatest minds of the ancient world. A mathematician, physicist, engineer, inventor, and astronomer, Archimedes made groundbreaking contributions to various fields of science and mathematics that continue to influence modern knowledge. His discoveries in geometry, mechanics, and flui
Archimedes, one of the greatest minds of the ancient world, was not only a mathematician and physicist but also a skilled engineer. When the Romans laid siege to Syracuse, he turned his intellect to military innovation, designing a series of advanced defensive mechanisms to repel the invaders. 1. Catapults and Ballistae Archimedes improved exis
The Siege of Syracuse (214–212 BCE) was a pivotal event during the Second Punic War, marking the confrontation between the Roman Republic and the Greek city of Syracuse in Sicily. While the conflict itself was significant, it is particularly remembered for the extraordinary role played by the Greek mathematician and inventor Archimedes, whose ing
Historians and archaeologists have been working to recover the everyday voices of Romans through various sources: 1. Inscriptions and Graffiti One of the most direct ways we can hear from ordinary Romans is through graffiti and inscriptions. The city of Pompeii, preserved by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE, has provided thousand