A historical version of a diving helmet is displayed in a glass case. — Photo: Lovisa Brämming/SMTM CC-BY

The History of Diving

About the history of diving from the 16th century to today. Explore how a diving bell, various diving helmets, and other equipment work.

Follow the development from medieval ideas about underwater work devices, none of which a diver could have survived in, to the advanced technology and medical insights that today’s marine archaeologists benefit from.