Egypt holds the distinction of being one of the cradles of the water clock, with some of the earliest examples originating ...

3. Clepsydras – not a nasty skin condition, but another kind of clock! Clepsydras, or water clocks, tracked the passage of time by regulating the flow of water from one vessel to another.

The funny thing about clocks is that the more intriguing they are to look at, the more precious time is wasted. This steampunk clepsydra is no exception. A clepsydra, or water thief clock is an ...

It was named after the Greek water clock because, prior to a 1959 earthquake, it erupted every three minutes. This kind of clock has been around for many years and in many ancient cultures.