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Leveraging Human Power-Construction Cranes
How were giant stone blocks lifted using only muscle power? Examine the technology of classical-era cranes, breaking down their...
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Construction in Transition--The Colosseum
Built in the A.D. 70s, the Colosseum reflects a transitional period of Roman building technology. Follow the construction of...
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From Quarry to Temple-Building in Stone
Gain a deeper appreciation for the ancient world's most important construction material by following a block of...
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Paradigm and Paragon-Imperial Roman Baths
Complete your exploration of classical-era infrastructure by exploring one of the ancient world's finest examples of an engineered...
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Connecting the Empire-Roads and Bridges
At its height, the Roman Empire had 75,000 miles of public roads, organized into a system that incorporated...
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The Genesis of a New Imperial Architecture
Focus on two structures--Nero's Golden House and Trajan's Market--which are emblematic of Rome's bold new imperial...
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Machines at War-Evolution of the Catapult
Trace the evolution of the catapult, which overcomes the inherent human physiological limitations associated with the bow...
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From Source to City-Water Supply Systems
Delve into the history of water supply technologies. The Greeks solved the problem of transporting water across...
