The Democracy
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- Published on Friday, 07 June 2013 16:38
There was a time when men were ruled singularly by another, more powerful man, a chieftain, a king or even an emperor. But some wise men thought that power should be spread and the democracy was born. But were they from Greece? Speak if it's Greek!
The Radar
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- Published on Thursday, 16 May 2013 12:55
Being able to detect and track many kinds of vehicles, objects and even people, the radar is one of the most important instruments in modern navigation and warfare. But was it invented by a paranoid G(r)eek, who was being bullied one time too much?
The Optical Telegraphy
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- Published on Wednesday, 24 April 2013 14:47
"The Beacons are lit! Gondor calls for aid!" Who does not know this quote should watch the last of the Lord of the Ring movies, for it perfectly describes the principal of The Optical Telegraphy. A chain of signals, which convey a certain message, like in this case a call for help. Did J. R. R. Tolkien have the idea from the Greeks?
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