Automaton is the Greek word for an object that moves on its own. This technology was used in clock production during the 13th century, evident by the clock towers that appear in public places across ...

I think all birds are amazing and super cool. But if I were pressed, I would have to say that the American crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) is near the top of my list, right next to hummingbirds.

And it still works. That’s part of the beauty of this mechanical wonder known as “The Rooster’s Crow.” How it came to be part of the DIA’s collection is also a wonderful story.