Ancient Science (CLST 214) Technology Projects
Winter 2018 Projects
As part of their assessment for the course, students in Dr. Daryn Lehoux's CLST 214 students
were given the option to research and produce ancient technology tools.
Many students accepted the challenge, and here is a sampling of their work.
Cam-driven Hammer
Holy Water Vending Machine
Abacus
(for counting and calculations)Archimedes Claw
(used in battle to destroy enemy ships)Drum Pump
(system used to draw water for irrigation)Compass
Vessel for dispensing three liquids
Animal-powered Mill
Armillary Sphere
(an astronomical instrument)Stone-throwing Ballista
(ancient weapon)Parapegma
(ancient astronomical calendar)Salt Production
Chorobates
(tool used to indicate whether a surface was level; often used in aqueduct construction)Aqueduct
Mariner's Quadrant
Shaduf
(balanced-crane system used to draw water for irrigation)Suspension Bridge
Loom
Handmade Paper; Baltic Psaltery (musical instrument)
Noria
(a water-powered machine used to collect and distribute water)Clepsydra
(a water clock)
