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Ancient Computer

Season 40 Episode 7 | 52m 51s  | Video has closed captioning.

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A Greek shipwreck holds the remains of an intricate bronze machine that turns out to be the world’s first computer.

Aired: 04/03/13

Expired: 12/06/18

Rating: TV-G

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