Archimedes' heat ray
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Archimedes is purported to have invented a large scale solar furnace, sometimes described as a heat ray, and used it to burn attacking Roman ships during the Siege of Syracuse. It does not appear in t
Artistic interpretation of Archimedes' mirror used to burn Roman ships. Painting by Giulio Parigi, c. 1599
Domenico Fetti Archimedes 1620
Claw of Archimedes
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The Claw of Archimedes was an ancient weapon devised by Archimedes to defend the seaward portion of Syracuse's city wall against amphibious assault. Although its exact nature is unclear, the accounts
Archimedes' heat ray
…20 Fenchurch Street – Skyscraper in London, England Claw of Archimedes – Greek anti-ship weapon used in 213–212 BC Greek fire…
A painting of the Claw of Archimedes by Giulio Parigi, taking the name "iron hand" literally, 1599-1600