Advances in technology have drastically changed the way we live today compared to those of our ancient past. One type of technology that many of us may take for granted is the ability to communicate with others over long distances, or to large groups of people. A look back at ancient civilizations can give us insight today into the very first methods of long-distance communication. In 350 BC, a
The Greeks were the first civilization to discover more than you know they are very intelligent, and many medicines came from them. Go back in time and see what all they discovered that we use today
Utter nonsense. One link says this system was used during the Punic Wars to communicate between Sicily and Carthage. These are over 100 miles apart, and this is a line of sight system. And for Polybius' sake, I hope the messages were spaced rather far apart, as anything close would require instantaneous reaction. It's a neat idea, but I doubt if it ever worked for more than 4 or 5 messages on a long rod.
If only we could still communicate with others instead of condemning them.
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The Greeks were the first civilization to discover more than you know they are very intelligent, and many medicines came from them. Go back in time and see what all they discovered that we use today
Utter nonsense. One link says this system was used during the Punic Wars to communicate between Sicily and Carthage. These are over 100 miles apart, and this is a line of sight system. And for Polybius' sake, I hope the messages were spaced rather far apart, as anything close would require instantaneous reaction. It's a neat idea, but I doubt if it ever worked for more than 4 or 5 messages on a long rod.