Understanding Greek and Roman Technology: From Catapult to the Pantheon

Milling Grain with Water Power (1x19)

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By the 1st century A.D., waterwheels were widely used for grinding grain throughout the ancient world. Explore three different types of waterwheels that were perfected by the Romans: the undershot wheel, the overshot wheel, and the vertical-shaft wheel, each with its advantages and disadvantages.