Understanding The Clepsydra

Our ancestors had devised many clever ways to tell time; everything from the reading of the stars in the heavens, to the passing of shadows across stone. Today, we will be focusing on one particular method of time keeping that is simple in concept, but whose utility and potential would far outstrip its contemporaries, today we shall explore the fascinating Greek Water Clock. 00:00 - Intro 00:49 - Early Designs 01:57 - Clepsydra in Athens 02:51 - Updated Ctesibius Design 05:20 - The Roman Clepsydra 06:56 - Final Thoughts Visit Similar Videos: Music: Phlocalyst x M e a d o w - Arriving Home Purrple Cat - Edge of the Universe Purrple Cat - Yesteryear