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About The Creepy Clockwork Robots Of The 17th Century | Mechanical Marvels | Real History

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. These incredible machines were ahead of their time and have entertained people for centuries.

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The Creepy Clockwork Robots Of The 17th Century | Mechanical Marvels | Real History
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History
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60 minutes
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