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The Queens reveal our favourite ancient technology: the gadgets and science lost to time, re-emerging, or reinvented and still used today. Plus: Rad and Rae have a smart speaker showdown between Google and Alexa, while Tegan gets overly excited about MONA's museum app. Show Notes: Google’s New Nest Hub Tracks Your Sleep From Your Nightstand, No Wearables Required. Rad's review on the original Google Home Max from a few years ago, including her horrifying experience with the volume control: Google Home Max Terrified Me And I’m Into It. MONA's O app is actually fantastic. New Model of Ancient Astronomical Device Reveals a ‘Creation of Genius’. Scientists may have solved ancient mystery of 'first computer'. Forgotten audio formats: Wire recording. More on the Parthian Battery, also known as an ancient battery in a jar. Greek Fire was literally lit. People in the Soviet Union really did bootleg albums onto x-rays to create 'bone music'. More on walls made from blood and sticky rice. Some cool facts about Damascus steel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices