Understanding the Inventions That Changed the World. Episode 6, Roman Arches - Aqueducts and the Colosseum. - 1 online resource (streaming video file) (28 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound

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W. Bernard Carlson

Originally produced by The Great Courses in 2013.

We're all familiar with the glory of Roman engineering, from the Romans' system of roads to their impressive monuments. How did these structures work from a technical standpoint? And why build them? Delve into Roman history and explore the way in which technology served state ends.


Mode of access: World Wide Web.


In English

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History, Ancient.
Engineering.


Education films.