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How were giant stone blocks lifted using only muscle power? Examine the technology of classical-era cranes, breaking down their components to understand how they provided significant mechanical advantage. Close with a theory on the construction technique used to stack the massive marble drums of Trajan's Column in Rome

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Features: Stephen Ressler Ph.D., Lehigh University

Originally produced by The Teaching Company/The Great Courses in 2013

Mode of access: World Wide Web

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