Understanding Greek and Roman Technology: From Catapult to the Pantheon

Machines at Sea—Ancient Ships

TV-PG
S1 • E22    Dec 12, 2013    30m
Spurred by their dependence on maritime trade, the ancient Greeks became masters of nautical engineering. Follow the development of their ship design and sailing techniques, which were adopted by the Romans and paved the way for the great age of exploration in the 15th century.

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