Harnessing Animal Power—Land Transportation

Begin a sequence of eight lectures on machines in the ancient world. After an introduction to the simple machines described by the Greeks, focus on land transport employing the wheel and axle. Discover that wagon technology reached a high level of sophistication in the Roman Empire.

English
  • Originally Aired December 13, 2013
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network The Great Courses
  • Created June 24, 2021 by
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  • Modified June 24, 2021 by
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