CLASS 2641 - [The Technology of Ancient Rome]

(crosslisted) ARKEO 2641, STS 2641
(HB) (ALC-AS, HA-AS, HST-AS)

Fall. Not offered: 2023-2024. Next offered: 2025-2026. 3 credits. Student option grading.

C. Roby.

In this course we will study the technologies – aqueducts, automata, catapults, concrete and more – that allowed the Roman Empire to prosper and expand. Technical and historical background will accompany hands-on work and discussion of philosophy of technology.