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Harnessing Animal Power-Land Transportation
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Begin a sequence of eight episodes 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.
Features: Stephen Ressler Ph.D., Lehigh University
Originally produced by The Teaching Company/The Great Courses in 2013.