Roman Inventions
Knowledge of Roman Inventions will be necessary on your trip in utilizing the newly developed technology successfully.
Aqueducts, glass mirrors, “Beware of Dog!” signs, just a few of the many great inventions of the Romans that highly benefit their society. Rome is far advanced in its technology and its uses. From common use to war, public bathrooms to toys and dolls, the Roman inventions help shape and expand the Empire.
Aqueducts, glass mirrors, “Beware of Dog!” signs, just a few of the many great inventions of the Romans that highly benefit their society. Rome is far advanced in its technology and its uses. From common use to war, public bathrooms to toys and dolls, the Roman inventions help shape and expand the Empire.
Military Technology
The enormous size that Rome is now would not have been possible without its amazing military technology. When fighting at sea with the Roman navy, a corvus, a mobile bridge connected to the edge of the ship that is dropped down onto an enemy ship, is lowered from a Roman ship onto the enemy ship. This allowed the Romans to engage in hand to hand combat with their enemies, which they specialized in. The weapons that the Romans invented aided in military conquest as well. Pilum spears, with an engineered shaft and point, easily defeated the unsophisticated spears of their enemies. Square shields made of tough, light plywood and chain mail, and heavy armor made of overlapping iron plates. Along with defense, the Romans invented strong offensive weapons. The Manuballista, a hand cranked catapult, hurls a bolt with an iron tip. Getting hit by a Manuballista ensures instant death. Another offensive weapon invented by the Romans is the onager, which hurls gigantic rocks. These enormous catapults can demolish wooden buildings with one shot.
Common and Public Use
As well as war weapons, Romans invented many useful items for public and common use. Through urban water distribution by aqueducts - one of the greatest inventions -, Roman households received water. Public toilets and public baths with under floor heating systems served the public and aided in cleanliness. Roman wall, gardens, houses and villas were everywhere. Roads – as well as road maps – helped increase trade and travel.