The Antikythera Mechanism

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Throughout units one through six, there have been many interesting topics such as the Antikythera Mechanism, Charlemagne , the fall of the Roman Empire, and my favorite; the Bayeux Tapestry!
The Antikythera Mechanism was the Greek’s guide to the universe! This complex device, created in Greece during 100 BC was used to show the position of the sun and the moon and even eclipses! The sky was of interest and by tracking the moons phases and eclipses, the Greeks saw more significant, successful harvests.
One great man, Charlemagne, ruled Western Europe from 786 to 816 BC. Why is he significant? Simple. He united a large part of Europe during the Middle Ages and set the foundations for France, Germany and even the Low Countries.
The fall of the