Understanding Greek and Roman Technology: From Catapult to the Pantheon

From Temple to Basilica—Timber Roof Systems (1x5)

Udgivelsesdato: Dec 13, 2013

No wooden roof of a Greek temple has survived from antiquity, yet we can surmise a great deal about how these impressive structures were engineered. Trace how Greek and later Roman architects covered large interior spaces with increasingly sophisticated timber roof systems.