Originally posted by J-Man
BTW, this website has better "Ancient Technology" invented by a guy called Hero.
http://www.history.rochester.edu/steam/hero/
-What exactly does it mean that "This experiment could be very dangerous?"
Yeah I would not attempt this without a lab :(Originally posted by Artman
I don't know if this is their reason or not, but it should be noted that handling mercury can lead to irreversable nerve damage (the phrase "mad as a hatter" came from insane behavior produced in people involved in using mercury nitrate in the making of felt hats).
There is ongoing debate about the capabilities of ancient technology, but there is evidence that some ancient civilizations had advanced knowledge in areas such as metallurgy, engineering, and mathematics. Whether or not they had the ability to create flying vimanas is still a topic of discussion.
A vimana is a mythical flying machine described in ancient Indian texts. The descriptions vary, but they are often depicted as flying through the use of special mantras or chants. There is no scientific evidence to support the existence or functionality of vimanas.
There have been some experiments conducted to try and recreate ancient technology, such as the creation of ancient alloys or the construction of structures using ancient techniques. However, there is no evidence of any successful experiments with flying vimanas.
There are some modern technologies that have been inspired by ancient techniques, such as the use of aqueducts in modern water systems or the use of herbs and natural remedies in medicine. However, there is no evidence that ancient technology directly influenced modern inventions.
Many ancient texts and artifacts contain stories and depictions of advanced technology, but it is important to remember that these stories may have been exaggerated or symbolic in nature. While mythology can offer insights into ancient beliefs and culture, it should not be taken as scientific evidence for the existence of advanced technology.