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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
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Taught by

Stephen Ressler

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