Study: Archimedes Set Roman Ships Afire with Cannons

Monday, June 28, 2010 - 07:14 in Earth & Climate

Archimedes used steam cannons rather than burning mirrors to set fire to Roman ships at the siege of Syracuse, a study suggests.

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