Understanding Greek and Roman Technology: From Catapult to the Pantheon

Understanding Greek and Roman Technology: From Catapult to the Pantheon « Series from 2013

Series from 2013

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Ancient Greece and Rome were home to some of the most creative engineers who ever lived.

Modern research is shedding new light on these renowned wonders--impressive buildings, infrastructure systems, and machines that were profoundly important in their own day and have had a lasting impact on the development of civilization.

See what the Greeks and Romans achieved and learn how they did it.

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Technology in the Classical World

The Substance of Technology--Materials

From Quarry to Temple--Building in Stone

Stone Masonry Perfected--The Greek Temple

From Temple to Basilica--Timber Roof Systems

Construction Revolution--Arches and Concrete

Construction in Transition--The Colosseum

The Genesis of a New Imperial Architecture

The Most Celebrated Edifice--The Pantheon

Cities by Design--The Rise of Urban Planning

Connecting the Empire--Roads and Bridges

From Source to City--Water Supply Systems

Engineering a Roman Aqueduct

Go with the Flow--Urban Water Distribution

Paradigm and Paragon--Imperial Roman Baths

Harnessing Animal Power--Land Transportation

Leveraging Human Power--Construction Cranes

Lifting Water with Human Power

Milling Grain with Water Power

Machines at War--Siege Towers and Rams

Machines at War--Evolution of the Catapult

Machines at Sea--Ancient Ships

Reconstructing the Greek Trireme

The Modern Legacy of Ancient Technology