Archimedes was a Greek mathematician, physicist, engineer, inventor, and astronomer. Although few details of his life are known, he is regarded as one of the leading scientists in classical antiquity. Among his advances in physics are the foundations of hydrostatics, statics and an explanation of the principle of the lever. He is credited with designing innovative machines, including siege engines and the screw pump that bears his name. Modern experiments have tested claims that Archimedes designed machines capable of lifting attacking ships out of the water and setting ships on fire using an array of mirrors.
Above: The screw pump an effective method for transporting water from a low point to a higher ground.
Below: The lever, his most simple and effective invention.
I would like to know when the bust was carved. Was it done by someone who knew Archimedes, or is it just another imagination of what Archimedes could have looked like?
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