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Precision Engineering of the 16th Century: The Mechanical Logic of Historical Horse Bits
Think your modern PC build is complex? 16th-century horse bits were modular, adjustable, and precision-engineered masterpieces that put today's hardware to shame. Adam Savage goes inside the Met to reveal how ancient artisans used mechanical leverage and 'experimental' modularity to build the ultimate interface between man and machine.
Jan 29, 2026