Archimedes' Spiral Archimedes mathematically described the constant windings in a simple spiral. This shape can be found on the bottom of a pinecone. Sphere Archimedes studied spheres.

As he wished, Archimedes' tombstone is marked with the figure of a sphere enclosed by a cylinder and the 2:3 ratio of their volumes. Archimedes Timeline c. 287 B.C. Born in Syracuse, Sicily. c ...

In his West London workshop, Michael Wright builds ancient mechanisms. In this Nature Video, we see his latest contraption, the sphere of Archimedes. Based on little more than ancient Greek texts ...

In his West London workshop, Michael Wright builds ancient mechanisms. In this Nature Video, we see his latest contraption, the Sphere of Archimedes. Based on little more than ancient Greek texts ...