Steampunk Rome I: An Ancient Industrial Revolution (Almost) – Roman History

For our final series, we're doing the steam technology of the ancient world that died and had to be resurrected in 18th-century Europe. How close was Rome to being able to construct a working steam locomotive? That may sound silly, but you won't think so after this episode! Be sure to support the show at to get your portrait drawn! Custom map of Rome by Adam McKithern. Music by Rachel Westhoff. Maps, pics, references and more at

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Steampunk Rome I: An Ancient Industrial Revolution (Almost) – Roman History is an episode from Dead Ideas: The History of Extinct Thoughts and Practices.

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This episode was published on Nov 25, 2018.

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