Understanding Greek and Roman Technology

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

• By This Professor
• 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