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Understanding Greek and Roman Technology

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English
Effort

12 hours 20 minutes
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Self-Paced
Level

Beginner

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Expand your knowledge of Greek and Roman civilization with this in-depth study of their innovative technologies and feats of engineering.

Syllabus

01: Technology in the Classical World
02: The Substance of Technology-Materials
03: From Quarry to Temple-Building in Stone
04: Stone Masonry Perfected-The Greek Temple
05: From Temple to Basilica-Timber Roof Systems
06: Construction Revolution-Arches and Concrete
07: Construction in Transition-The Colosseum
08: The Genesis of a New Imperial Architecture
09: The Most Celebrated Edifice-The Pantheon
10: Cities by Design-The Rise of Urban Planning
11: Connecting the Empire-Roads and Bridges
12: From Source to City-Water Supply Systems
13: Engineering a Roman Aqueduct
14: Go with the Flow-Urban Water Distribution
15: Paradigm and Paragon-Imperial Roman Baths
16: Harnessing Animal Power-Land Transportation
17: Leveraging Human Power-Construction Cranes
18: Lifting Water with Human Power
19: Milling Grain with Water Power
20: Machines at War-Siege Towers and Rams
21: Machines at War-Evolution of the Catapult
22: Machines at Sea-Ancient Ships
23: Reconstructing the Greek Trireme
24: The Modern Legacy of Ancient Technology
By This Professor

Taught by

Stephen Ressler

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