Ancient Technology
by Tracey Rihll Abstract: Technology was an integral part of ancient life. The old view that there was little technological development in antiquity was based on a simple notion of technology and an inadequate…
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Slavery and Technology in Pre-Industrial Contexts
by Tracey Rihll Abstract: On the relationship between slavery and technological innovation in the Greco-Roman world. Slaves in the manufacturing and service sectors performed high-skill or care-intensive work, and were…