Biography-center - Letter P ilives/phillips/phillips.html; philon of byzantium, wwwhistory.mcs.st-and.ac.uk/~history/Mathematicians/Philon.html;Piaff, Edith fr http://www.biography-center.com/p.html
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Small Wonders Approximately two thousand years ago, philon of byzantium (presentday Istanbul,Turkey) compiled a list considered by the Ancient Romans to be the seven great http://www.agreka.com/small_wonders.htm
Extractions: Introduction About the Author Great Pyramid Crazy Horse ... Photos Click cover for full image. Cover art by Alan Cunningham. Join the world traveler author on a personal journey to the Seven Natural Wonders of the world and to the Seven Man-made Wonders NATURAL WONDERS Amazonia. Angel Falls Ayers Rock Blue Grotto Grand Canyon and More Machu Picchu Petra Taj Mahal Throughout my life I have been intrigued by the Wonders of the World. Commonly there are seven listed wonders each in the categories of ancient, man-made, and natural. Of the seven ancient wonders only the Great Pyramid in Egypt still remains. After graduating from veterinary school I was fortunate enough to visit many of the world's wonders. And I realized how small and universal the world really is. I also learned that basically most people are good and want the same thing to be happy, healthy, and to be treated decently and fairly. Another important lesson I gained was how to recognize and appreciate intelligence and greatness. These qualities are found in people that are willing to journey outside the ordinary to visualize the wonders within themselves and the world. In other word, people of vision.
Registry Of Hurlers Email replica of an ancient Greek ballista built according to engineering texts leftto us by Heron of Alexandria (c. 62 AD) and philon of byzantium (c. 250 BC). http://www.trebuchet.com/registry/sendemail.php/5
Extractions: Location: City: Anoka State (Province): MN Country: USA Contact info: Web Page: http://www.stormthewalls.dhs.org Email address: (Click here to send email) Postal address: Minnesota Phone number: Machines: I II III Name : Ballista Type: Greek Ballista Projectiles 3.5 pound stone shot Range 220 yards+ Stationary or Mobile mobile Notes Additional info: Historically accurate replica of an ancient Greek ballista built according to engineering texts left to us by Heron of Alexandria (c. 62 AD) and Philon of Byzantium (c. 250 BC). This ballista is on the small end of the range of ancient machines of this type and is designed to serve as mobile antipersonnel field artillery. Knight's Armoury website: www.stormthewalls.dhs.org trebuchet.com/registry/show.php/5
Untitled Document According to the ancient accounts of Athenaeus, of philon of byzantium and, indirectly,of Vitruvius, the Hydraulis was invented by the famous engineer http://www.culture.gr/2/23/232/epked/en/00_standard_menu/00a_ydraulis/00a.htm
Extractions: Hydraulis : The Ancient Hydraulis and its Reconstruction T T he hydraulis, after its invention, spreads quickly in the Hellenistic and Roman world. In Rome, it was played in theatres, festivals and even in the amphitheaters, and became the favorite instrument of the ruling class and of emperors such as Nero, Ancient references to the hydraulis and the many depictions of it reveal that the instrument was constructed in numerous types which varied in size, sound and number of pipes. L I n August 1992, during excavations at the site of ancient Dion (at the foot of Mt Olympus) the archaeologist Professor Dimitris Pantermalis of the University of Thessaloniki and his associates discovered the upper parts of an instrument consisting of a set of bronze pipes and a horizontal metal base-plate with decorative motifs. Professor Pantermalis dates the find to the first century BC. In early 1995, the European Cultural Center of Delphi (ECCD), in consultation with Professor Pantermalis and with the support of the Ministry of Culture, initiated a research project for reconstruction of the Dion hydraulis. I n order to reconstruct the hydraulis, all the ancient sources mentioning the instrument were studied in detail, research was conducted into the ancient Greek musical scales, and the use and manufacture of various materials in antiquity (metal, wood, leather, welding, rivets, screw, etc) were investigated. The problems facing the research team during reconstruction were of three kinds, concerning: a) the hydraulic mechanism, b) the key mechanism, and c) the pipes. In connection with the first two problems, the text of Hero was used as a particular starting-point and regarding the pipes the archaeological find was of great importance. The reconstruction project was completed in July 1999 and the presentation in Japan is the first public appearance of the hydraulis in modern times.
European Cultural Centre Of Delphi According to the accounts of Athenaeus (Deipnosophists iv, 75), of philon of byzantium(see R. Schone, Philonis Mechanicae Syntaxis, Berlin 1893, iv, 77, 61 http://www.culture.gr/2/23/232/e232012.html
Extractions: T he hydraulis spread very rapidly through the Hellenistic and later the Roman world, where it provided musical accompaniment for games in the forum and was the favourite instrument of Emperors such as Nero. Ancient references to the hydraulis and the many depictions of it on coins, vases and stone pillars which have come down to us reveal that the instrument was constructed in numerous types which varied in size and number of pipes. Little by little, the hydraulic mechanism was replaced by bellows and the hydraulis joined the family of wind instruments. As early as the first centuries AD, both types of instrument were in use. During the first Christian centuries, after the barbarian invasions of Europe, the instrument disappeared from the western part of what had been the Roman Empire, although in its blower-powered form it continued to exist in Byzantium. There is no evidence of hydraulically-powered instruments in Byzantium. In the Imperial court at Constantinople, the organ was a symbol of prestige and it played music during the visits of foreign guests in order to impress them. Constantine Porphyrogennetos (tenth century) formally established the organ in court protocol, and decreed that it was to play during specific ceremonies in the Great Palace and the Hippodrome.
Learn English - British Council Antipater of Sidon, and philon of byzantium, drew up two of the best known lists.This type of list does not really serve any particularly practical purpose. http://www.learnenglish.org.uk/magazine/people.asp?person=106
The Seven Great Wonders - Part II philon of byzantium once wrote about the great temple I have seen the wallsand Hanging Gardens of ancient Babylon, the statue of Olympian Zeus, the http://www.chevroncars.com/wocc/lrn/artcl/artcl.jhtml?id=/content/History/Ancien
Entertainment - World's End - ICON5 drank and moved and bird that sang. philon of byzantium(220200BC) supposidlycreated performed statuets that were powered by water. http://www.nzwwa.com/entertainment/music/worlds-end/fearwrld/icon5.htm
Bilkent University - Department Of Archaeology And History Of Art And what makes that even more remarkable is that they are the only example of adefensive system first suggested by philon of byzantium in c. 200 BC, whose http://www.bilkent.edu.tr/~arkeo/newsletter/newsle29.html
Extractions: ANCYRA It seems that the one historical monument all visitors to Ankara remember are those 18 pentagonal towers which appear to rise from the Kaledaðý like the prows of advancing ships. These fortifications were already famous in the 10th or 11th century, for they are referred to in the epic Digenes Akritas , as the famous and great castle, the powerful and fortified Ancyra. Yet, this young citys most tangible record of its long past is also one of its most enigmatic: other than that these towers are evidently Byzantine, there is no agreement as to their precise date! And what makes that even more remarkable is that they are the only example of a defensive system first suggested by Philon of Byzantium in c . 200 BC, whose ideas were restated by the Anonymous of Byzantium during the reign of Justinian! It is for that reason that our editor invited this contribution, to indicate something of what is known and what is unknown about Ankaras fortifications and hopefully stimulate further debate and research on them.
MuslimHeritage.com - Topics The Islamic Arabic Automatic Control Technology had as a basis the Greek Technologyof two scientists namely philon of byzantium (Rhodes and Alexandria) of the http://www.muslimheritage.com/topics/default.cfm?TaxonomyTypeID=103&TaxonomySubT
The Seven Wonders Of The World lists drawn up by many famous Greeks, but the lists containing those monument weknow best were been compiled by Antipater of Sidon and philon of byzantium (ca http://www.cayweb.com/7wonders/
Extractions: The Great Pyramid of Giza The Hanging Gardens of Babylon The Statue of Zeus at Olympia The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus ... The Pharos Lighthouse of Alexandria The Great Pyramids of Egypt was built earliest and is the only "wonder" still around today, the other six only survived a few hundred years or less. Fires, earthquakes, conquests and the ravages of time have led to the others' demise.
HERO (THE YOUNGER) by W. Schmidt; contains the Pneumatica and Automata, the fragment on Water Clocks,the De ingeniis spiritualibus of philon of byzantium and extracts on http://58.1911encyclopedia.org/H/HE/HERO_THE_YOUNGER_.htm
Extractions: whom the wonderful horse Bayard was ptesented by Charlemagne; the traitor Doon of Mayence; Ganelon., responsible for the treachery that led to the death of Roland; Archbishop Turpin, a typical specimen of muscular Christianity; William Fierabras, William au court nez, William of Toulouse, and William of Orange (all probably identical), and Vivien, the nephew of the latter and the hero of Aliscans. The late Charlemagne romances originated the legends, in English form, of Sowdone of Babylone, Sir Otnel, Sir Firumbras and Huon of Bordeaux (in which Oberon, the king of the fairies, the son of Julius Caesar and Morgan the Fay, was first made known to England). The chief remains of the Spanish heroic epic are some poems on the Cid, on the seven Infantes of Lara, and on Fernn Gonzalez, count of Castile. The legend of Charlemagne as told in the CrOnica general of Alfonso X. created the desire for a national hero distinguished for his exploits against the Moors, and Roland was thus supplanted by Bernardo del Carpio. Another famous hero and centre of a 14th-century cycle of romance was Amadis of Gaul; its earliest form is Spanish, although the Portuguese have claimed it as a translation from their own language. There is no trace of a French original. AuTrioRITias.On the subject generally, see J. G. T. Grgsse, Die grossen Sagenkreise des Mittelalters (Dresden, 1842), forming part of his Lehrbuch elner Literar~eschicbte de, beruhmtesten Volker des MittelaJiers; W. P. Ker, Epic and Romance (2nd ed., 1908). TEUToNIc.B. Symons, Germanische Heldensage in H. Pauls Grundris der germanisehen Philologie, iii. (Strassburg, 1900), 2nd revised edition, separately printed (ib., 1905); W. Grimm, Die deutsche Heldensage (1829, 3rd ed., 1889), still one of the most important works; W. Muller, Mythologie der deutschen Heldensage (Heilbronn, 1886) and supplement, Zur Mythologie der griechischen ufid deutschen Heldensage (ib., 1889) 0. L. Jiriczek, Deutsche Heldensagen, i. (Strassburg, 1898) and Die deutsche Heldensage (3rd revised edition, Leipzig, 1906); Chantepie de la Saussaye, The Religion of the Teutons (Eng. tr., Boston, U.S.A., 1902); J. G. Robertson, History of German Literature (1902). See also HELDENBUCH.
A Visit To Verdi Daedalus attributes the notion to philon of byzantium, of the second century BC.)The vessel needs merely to anchor itself in a good magic aura, and it is well http://amurgsval.org/magi/aristeia/Verdi.html
Extractions: Recently, my researches in Terram magicks led me down the course of Theophrastus' work on gems and minerals. Since the life that gems possess is normally extremely subtle and slow in nature, I experimentally researching a spell to speed the reproduction and development of gemstones in hopes of producing specimens of excellent magical properties. I decided that a proper test would require a fair number of gems of different types to support a breeding population. Since the Roman Tribunal offers an excellent price in silver for vis and the Aristeia can easily make eight hundred miles in a single day, I judged it expedient to make a quick trip to sell vis at Verdi, Domus Magnus of House Verditius, in the ten days between seasons. My sodalis Corvus d'Arezzo of Jerbiton accompanied me, as he was also in need of cash. Finding the place itself was a bit tricky, given that the covenant is protected by The Shrouded Glen . Fortunately, Amurgsval is also so warded, and the tricks of paying attention to landmarks and so on are useful in both places. Still, if such directions were not made available to those stopping by Verdi's townhouse in Venice, the place would be very difficult to find. Verdi itself is an impressive covenant. It is located in a valley hidden in the eastern mountains of the island of Sardinia, off the western coast of Italy; it is not far from a well-concealed harbor on the Tyrrhenian Sea. The place appears to show considerable inspiration from the height of the Roman Empire. There is a small lake above the covenant that feeds an aqueduct which, in turn, provides running water for all the buildings of Verdi; the overflow spills down to reach the harbour a few miles away.
Power And Pumps 287212 BC Ctesibus - ca. 287-212 BC philon of byzantium - late 3rdBC Hero of Alexandria - ca. AD 62 Pliny the Elder - AD 23-79 II. http://www.missouri.edu/~ahawb/AHA222/PwrPmps.html
Extractions: I. Inventors and Scholars Archimedes - ca. 287-212 B.C. Ctesibus - ca. 287-212 B.C. Philon of Byzantium - late 3rd B.C. Hero of Alexandria - ca. A.D. 62 Pliny the Elder - A.D. 23-79 II. Power and Energy Sources Man and Animal Power: The Prime Mover Water Power Water Wheels Vertical Shaft, Horizontal Wheel(Norse Mill),Chemtou Helix Turbine Undershot (Vitruvian) invented 1st B.C. Overshot (earliest known example 5th A.D.) Gears: Toothed Wheel invented by Archimedes (3rd B.C.) ? Wind and Steam Power III. Raising Water Primitive means - the Shadouf Archimedes Screw (invented 3rd B.C.) Compartment Wheel (Tympanum), launder Bucket Wheel(Noria), Chain Wheel Force Pumps invented by Ctesibius, 3rd B.C.) Cylinders and Valves (Assarium) Hero's Fire Engine Assignment: These subjects are covered in Landels, Chapters 1, 3, and 9. Also Hill, Part Two, pp. 127-182; Sourcebook , Chapter 2, pp.23-38, 60-61 For water wheels, see T. Schioler, Roman and Islamic Water-Lifting Wheels (Odense 1973); A. Wilson in
An Untitled Web Page Greece is well known for their very talented and intelligent inventors; Archimedes,Heron of Alexandria, and philon of byzantium were the most well known.Some http://www.edu.pe.ca/gulfshore/heroes/greece/invents.htm
Extractions: Greece is well known for their very talented and intelligent inventors; Archimedes, Heron of Alexandria, and Philon of Byzantium were the most well known.Some of the most famous inventions made by the Greeks were... A huge screw to draw water from the river to water their fields also there were catapaults and crossbows, which shot stones and arrows farther than any human could throw (Ideal for attacking cities and ships.) The Greeks also invented slot machines that were designed for use in temples, in return for putting a coin in the slot, worshippers received some holy water for washing their faces and hands before they went inside. The invention of the steam engine had a great impact on transportation today. The first person to realize the usefulness of steam power was the Greek engineer Heron of Alexandria. It worked like this; water was heated in a caldron , making steam which went up a pipe into a globe. The steam was forced out another pipe, making the globe spin around at a very, very fast speed Below is a picture of the steam engine, created by Heron of Alexandria.
The Seven Wonders Page philon of byzantium or possibly another writer assuming his name also complied hisown list around 200 BC The best compliation from antiquity though comes to http://uk.geocities.com/justins_page101/wonders_fla.htm
Extractions: dayName = new Array ("Sunday","Monday","Tuesday","Wednesday","Thursday","Friday","Saturday") monName = new Array ("January", "February", "March", "April", "May", "June", "July", "August", "September", "October", "November", "December") now = new Date Place your cursor over the highlighted areas and click for link to relevent page The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World are a list of great monuments left to us by the Ancient Greeks. They represent the greatest architectural and artistic achievements of the time. The list can be considered as an ancient tourist guide for traveling Greeks. It may seem strange that the Parthenon of Athens is not present on the lists. Athens though was only a short traveling distance for many Greeks. Four of the final wonders though are of Greek origin. The Seven Wonders of the Ancient Mediterranean may be a more accurate title these structures It is difficult to pin down the exact origin of the list. Herodotus possibly the first person who could be called a historian wrote of the Pyramids and the city of Babylon but never complied a list. The first likely complilation is from Callimachus of Alexandria from the early 3rd century BC and was called
HoustonChronicle.com - What's Online WONDER WORLD In 200 BC, philon of byzantium proposed a list of humancivilization s most masterful architectural accomplishments. http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/tech/weekly/1726362
Extractions: ARCHIVES Looking for past installments of What's Online ? Check the archives EGG CITING When you think of Easter eggs, you probably think of hunting for those brightly colored creations around Easter. In this case, Easter Egg means any entertaining tidbit that creators hide in their masterpieces. The eggs can be in computer programs, movies, music, art and books, and probably other places as well. The Easter Egg Archive, at www.eeggs.com , has an index of areas in which these jewels reside. A simple example was Carol Burnett's habit of tugging her earlobe to say hello to her mother. Another television egg is that when David Letterman has a guest who is a member of his college fraternity, they do the secret handshake. Author Stephen King uses the names with the initials "R.F." for his evil characters. You'll find some interesting goodies that have been nestled away to satisfy their creators' whims and to be a source of amusement for those who discover them. SOUR NOTES You can listen to your favorite music on the radio, your CD player and numerous other sources. Popular commercial music is the result of talent and a boatload of marketing. What about aspiring singers who don't have all that power behind them? More importantly, what about the ones who should go back to their day jobs but don't know it? Incorrect Music Siftings, at
Mathem_abbrev Pacioli, Luca Pappus of Alexandria Pascal, Blaise Peacock, George Peano, GiuseppePell, Anna (Wheeler) Perron, Oskar Perseus philon of byzantium Pieri, Mario http://www.pbcc.cc.fl.us/faculty/domnitcj/mgf1107/mathrep1.htm
Extractions: Mathematician Report Index Below is a list of mathematicians. You may choose from this list or report on a mathematician not listed here. In either case, you must discuss with me the mathematician you have chosen prior to starting your report. No two students may write a report on the same mathematician. I would advise you to go to the library before choosing your topic as there might not be much information on the mathematician you have chosen. Also, you should determine the topic early in the term so that you can "lock-in" your report topic!! The report must include: 1. The name of the mathematician. 2. The years the mathematician was alive. 3. A biography. 4. The mathematician's major contribution(s) to mathematics and an explanation of the importance. 5. A historical perspective during the time the mathematician was alive.
Ekathimerini.com | Wonders Of Ancient Machines Ctesibius in the third century BC, who is considered to be the founder of the Alexandrianschool of mechanics, his student philon of byzantium, and Archimedes http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/news/content.asp?aid=15702
