It sounds modern, but vending machine origins go back to ancient times, rooted in an early mechanical invention that feels ...

Throughout history, there have been intriguing references in ancient texts to devices and mechanisms that bear a striking resemblance to modern computers. These descriptions, while often shrouded in ...

Ancient stone carvings have long captured the imagination of historians and enthusiasts alike, with some suggesting these artworks depict aircraft-like machines. The presence of such carvings in ...

CARBONDALE — Ancient Romans and Greeks used many machines to build their societies. Students and faculty will demonstrate a working replica of one of these machines — a chain-type contraption that ...