Michael Wright

Antikythera Resurrector

Michael studied Physics at Oxford and History of Technology at Imperial College, London. He worked for 34 years at London’s Science Museum (as Curator of Mechanical Engineeri ...read more

Michael studied Physics at Oxford and History of Technology at Imperial College, London. He worked for 34 years at London’s Science Museum (as Curator of Mechanical Engineering from 1985 to 2004) but he is best known for his spare-time work on the Antikythera Mechanism. This astonishingly elaborate mechanical instrument of bronze, found in a 2000-year-old shipwreck, had been widely regarded as an extraordinary archaeological enigma. Working on a small budget and with home-made measuring instruments and additions to simple X-ray equipment, Michael deduced that it was a sophisticated planetarium, incorporating the mathematical astronomy of its time and presenting us with an unique insight into the previously-unsuspected ability of ancient Greeks to design and construct “clockwork”. Michael has gone on to build working reconstructions of the Mechanism in his home workshop.

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Michael Wright, Antikythera Resurrector (EG8)

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30 April - 2 May 2020

Our team has been working hard behind the scenes to bring you a superb program for EG2020. However, in light of growing and legitimate concerns regarding the rapid spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) which have gutted international events of all sizes, we have made the difficult decision to put EG on hiatus until it is once again deemed safe.


We know how much each of you look forward to EG and we were looking forward to seeing old friends, and welcoming many new ones, but we do need to prioritize the health and safety of our attendees, presenters, and partners, especially those traveling from afar.

We will be in touch in due course with future plans.