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1 online resource (24 video files (approximately 720 min.)) : sd., col. |
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digital rda |
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video file rda |
| Series |
Great courses: Science & mathematics. Engineering |
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Great courses (DVD). Science & mathematics. Engineering.
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| Contents |
Episode 1 Technology in the Classical World Episode 2 The Substance of Technology-Materials Episode 3 From Quarry to Temple-Building in Stone Episode 4 Stone Masonry Perfected-The Greek Temple Episode 5 From Temple to Basilica-Timber Roof Systems Episode 6 Construction Revolution-Arches and Concrete Episode 7 Construction in Transition-The Colosseum Episode 8 The Genesis of a New Imperial Architecture Episode 9 The Most Celebrated Edifice-The Pantheon Episode 10 Cities by Design-The Rise of Urban Planning Episode 11 Connecting the Empire-Roads and Bridges Episode 12 From Source to City-Water Supply Systems Episode 13 Engineering a Roman Aqueduct Episode 14 Go with the Flow-Urban Water Distribution Episode 15 Paradigm and Paragon-Imperial Roman Baths Episode 16 Harnessing Animal Power-Land Transportation Episode 17 Leveraging Human Power-Construction Cranes Episode 18 Lifting Water with Human Power Episode 19 Milling Grain with Water Power Episode 20 Machines at War-Siege Towers and Rams Episode 21 Machines at War-Evolution of the Catapult Episode 22 Machines at Sea-Ancient Ships Episode 23 Reconstructing the Greek Trireme Episode 24 The Modern Legacy of Ancient Technology. |
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Digital content provided by hoopla. |
| Performer |
Presenter, Stephen Ressler, United States Military Academy at West Point. |
| Summary |
Ancient Greece and Rome were home to some of the most creative engineers who ever lived. Modern research is shedding new light on these renowned wonders-impressive buildings, infrastructure systems, and machines that were profoundly important in their own day and have had a lasting impact on the development of civilization. See what the Greeks and Romans achieved and learn how they did it. |
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Rated TVPG. |
| System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
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Technology -- History.
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Technology -- Greece -- History.
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Technology -- Rome -- History.
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Technological innovations -- Greece -- History.
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Technological innovations -- Rome -- History.
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Science, Ancient.
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Discoveries in science -- History.
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Greece -- Civilization.
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Rome -- Civilization.
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hoopla digital.
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| Added Title |
Container of (work): Understanding Greek and Roman technology: from catapult to the Pantheon, course guidebook.
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| Music No. |
MWT11524496 |
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