Understanding the Inventions That Changed the World

Roman Arches - Aqueducts and the Colosseum

Educational Aug 31, 2013 28 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

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S1 E6: 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.

Educational Aug 31, 2013 28 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

TV-PG

Information

Released: 2013
Run Time: 28 min
Rated: TV-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.