Scenarios about 'hellenistic science'
The scientific advancements and intellectual achievements that flourished during the Hellenistic period (323-30 BCE) following Alexander the Great's conquests. This era saw remarkable progress in mathematics, astronomy, medicine, and engineering through scholars like Euclid, Archimedes, and Eratosthenes, characterized by systematic observation, experimentation, and the establishment of great centers of learning such as the Library of Alexandria.
What If Hero of Alexandria's Steam Engine Was Developed Further?
Exploring how history might have unfolded if ancient Greeks had recognized the practical applications of Hero's aeolipile, potentially triggering an industrial revolution nearly two millennia early.
What If Archimedes Lived to Old Age?
Exploring how scientific and technological development might have accelerated if Archimedes had avoided his untimely death during the Siege of Syracuse and continued his groundbreaking work for decades.