“Understanding Greek and Roman Technology: From Catapult to the Pantheon” S:1 E:17 Leveraging Human Power-Construction Cranes

S:1 E:17 Leveraging Human Power-Construction Cranes 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.