Understanding Greek and Roman Technology: From Catapult to the Pantheon

Engineering a Roman Aqueduct (1x13)

Air date: Dec 13, 2013

Design an aqueduct for a hypothetical Roman town. First identify a water source. Then consider its elevation and distance to the town, the possible terrain profiles for a channel, and the appropriate type of aqueduct. Conclude by examining the complex system that supplied plentiful water to Rome.