CLST 214 Technology Projects
Fall 2014 Projects
As part of their assessment for the course, students in Dr. Daryn Lehoux's CLST 214 Ancient Science class
were given the option to research and produce ancient technology tools.
Many students accepted the challenge, and here is a sampling of their work.
Ancient Astrologer's Board
Pentapastos
(five pulley crane)Heron of Alexandria Aeolipile
(ancient steam engine)Parapegma
(ancient astronomical calendar)Gimbal
(pivoted support that allows the rotation of an object about a single axis)Ballista
(ancient weapon)Archimedes Screw
Roman Dome
Roman Dome Interior
Cart
Lunar Anomaly Gear of Antikytherum Mechanism
Ancient Water Wheel
Ancient Crane
Ancient Chinese Seismometer
(a device used to detect earthquakes)Archimedes Screw
(screwpump)Ancient Water Wheel 2
