The earliest sundials known from the archaeological record are shadow clocks from ancient Egyptian astronomy and Babylonian astronomy. Presumably, humans were telling time from shadow-lengths at an even earlier date, but this is hard to verify.

Together with Antonov, Metal Time supports aviation rebuilding programs, including: - the restoration of the AN-225 Mriya aircraft; - training of new pilots and aircraft engineers; - the restoration of houses of Antonov employees destroyed. In 1988, Antonov Aviation built the world's largest cargo aircraft, the AN-225, named Mriya (translated from Ukrainian, means Dream) and landed it at the Gostomel airport, in Kyiv, Ukraine. Its specifications were astonishing: it was 275 feet long, 288 feet wide and 59 feet tall. To understand just how enormous Mriya was imagine a six-story house with four entrances. The Mriya weighed 350 tons (700,000 lbs.) and could lift another 250 tons (500,000 lbs.). This was an absolute record. Mriya was a beast. No plane on earth could come close to that much carrying capacity. For example, Mriya could transport a herd of 42 elephants, or more than 1.8 million iPhones. Over the years, the Mriya AN-225, has transported giraffes, yachts, parts of power plants and other large items other planes could not transport. Mriya carried the first Soviet "Shuttle" called "Buran" made its longest flight. After a short flight into space, the Buran remained grounded, but the Mriya would continue to soar! Such an amazing feat of engineering has rarely been seen on earth. Each takeoff and landing of the Mriya became spectacle, attracting the press and people from all over the world. One day Mriya will fly again.

The Nebula Scout, a sleek and nimble starship, boasts a remarkable history among the stars. This extraordinary light freighter has witnessed the rise and fall of empires, changing hands from one daring captain to another.

The train is waiting for you. "Polar Steel" is journeying to the North Pole. Boards the train and race north over mountains and through boreal forests inhabited by timber wolves as well as rabbits, but this train never slows down. Build "Polar Steel" train with your own hands!

A Mechanical Marvel Inspired by the Legendary Spruce Goose. Metal Time, the epitome of precision engineering, is proud to introduce the Celestial Hercules — a self-assembly model paying homage to the iconic Hughes H-4 Hercules, commonly known as the Spruce Goose. Crafted entirely from polished stainless steel, this mechanical masterpiece captures the essence of the legendary aircraft’s remarkable history and unique features.

According to a report in Opusculum Taisnieri published in 1562: Two Greeks submerged and surfaced in the river Tagus near the City of Toledo several times in the presence of The Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, without getting wet and with the flame they carried in their hands still alight.

Since the beginning of navigation, lighthouses had been landmarks for sailors all over the world. What started out as just large bonfires, have now turned into computerized, and automated with complex radar systems, and extraordinary, powerful lighting. The tallest lighthouse in history was an Alexandria, Egypt. it stood over 450 feet tall, and guided sailors for over 1000 years. Today the tallest lighthouse, the Jeddah Tower is much smaller. It stands around 400 feet tall and is located in Saudi Arabia. The most famous lighthouse in the world is the Statue of Liberty, in New York. Lady liberty torch was more than a guiding light for ships, it also represented a beacon of hope end of a brighter future.

Together with Antonov, Metal Time supports aviation rebuilding programs, including: - the restoration of the AN-225 Mriya aircraft; - training of new pilots and aircraft engineers; - the restoration of houses of Antonov employees destroyed. In 1988, Antonov Aviation built the world's largest cargo aircraft, the AN-225, named Mriya (translated from Ukrainian, means Dream) and landed it at the Gostomel airport, in Kyiv, Ukraine. Its specifications were astonishing: it was 275 feet long, 288 feet wide and 59 feet tall. To understand just how enormous Mriya was imagine a six-story house with four entrances. The Mriya weighed 350 tons (700,000 lbs.) and could lift another 250 tons (500,000 lbs.). This was an absolute record. Mriya was a beast. No plane on earth could come close to that much carrying capacity. For example, Mriya could transport a herd of 42 elephants, or more than 1.8 million iPhones. Over the years, the Mriya AN-225, has transported giraffes, yachts, parts of power plants and other large items other planes could not transport. Mriya carried the first Soviet "Shuttle" called "Buran" made its longest flight. After a short flight into space, the Buran remained grounded, but the Mriya would continue to soar! Such an amazing feat of engineering has rarely been seen on earth. Each takeoff and landing of the Mriya became spectacle, attracting the press and people from all over the world. One day Mriya will fly again.

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