Technology in times past

Presents an illustrated discussion of medieval technology, including the construction of cathedrals, the use of masonry, windmills, waterwheels, printing presses, military machines, and timekeeping, practices in sailing, agriculture, and medicine, and more.

Covers the inventions and technology of the ancient Roman Empire and how their ideas influenced modern technology.

Covers the inventions and technology used in ancient China and how their ideas influenced technology today.

Photographs and illustrations introduce the inventions and technology used by the ancient Greeks, describing how those ideas influenced later technology.

Covers the inventions and technology used in ancient China and how their ideas influenced technology today.

Explores the history, culture, and traditions of the ancient Aztec, Inca, and Maya peoples of Mesoamerica.

Explores the history, culture, and traditions of the ancient Aztec, Inca, and Maya peoples of Mesoamerica.

Covers the inventions and technology of the ancient Roman Empire and how their ideas influenced modern technology.

Photographs and illustrations introduce the inventions and technology used by the ancient Greeks, describing how those ideas influenced later technology.

Covers the inventions and technology used by ancient Egyptians and how their ideas influenced technology today.