The Creepy Clockwork Robots of The 17th Century
Since the invention of clocks in the Renaissance period, the intricate maze of cogs and gears that make up their inner workings have been used for all kinds of things. One of these is the lost art of making automatons, lifelike creations such as dolls or animals.
2024-05-01 19:00:00 - Real History
These incredible machines were ahead of their time and have entertained people for centuries.
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