Understanding Greek and Roman Technology: From Catapult to the Pantheon

Construction Revolution - Arches and Concrete

Educational Jun 1, 2020 34 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

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S1 E6: How the physics of the arch solves the problem of the tensile weakness of stone; how standard bricks and concrete greatly simplify and reduce the cost of monumental building; these technologies are the key to Rome's construction revolution.

Educational Jun 1, 2020 34 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

Information

Released: 2020
Run Time: 34 min
Rated: PG

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio: English (AAC), English (United States)
Subtitles: English (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.