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Water Power

The Romans used hydraulic concrete for sawmills, in harbours and in building the Colosseum in Rome. Presenter Malcolm Billings discusses water being the main source of power for industry in ancient times and it's role in extending the Roman Empire.

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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Archive

This programme was restored as part of the World Service archive project