The Archimedes screw, an ancient Greek invention for lifting water. Learn about its origins, how it works, and its modern applications.

Screw machines are specialized automated metalworking lathes that were first developed in Switzerland during the late 1800s to produce large numbers of identical parts such as screws. At that time, ...

Lesson that teaches children what screws are and what they do. Gain a deeper understanding of what screws are by making your own in this interactive lesson. Usage conditions apply ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Charles Vander Woerd, a ...