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A Clockwork Miracle - Radiolab
In 1562, King Philip II needed a miracle. So he commissioned one from a highly-skilled clockmaker. In this short, a king's deal with God leads to an intricate mechanical creation, and Jad heads to the Smithsonian to investigate.
Carlos, Prince of Asturias - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Several of the Carlist pretenders to the Spanish throne were also known as Don Carlos . Carlos, Prince of Asturias , also known as Don Carlos (8 July 1545 – 24 July 1568), was the eldest son and heir-apparent of King Philip II of Spain . His mother was Maria Manuela of Portugal , daughter of John III of Portugal .
Philip II ( Spanish : Felipe II ; Portuguese : Filipe I ; 21 May 1527 – 13 September 1598) was King of Spain , Portugal , Naples , and Sicily .
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Automaton - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
An automaton (plural: automata or automatons ) is a self-operating machine .