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 www.patreon.com/deadideaspod to get your portrait drawn! Custom map of Rome by Adam McKithern. Music by Rachel Westhoff. Maps, pics, references and more at www.deadideas.net. Dead Ideas: The History of Extinct Thoughts and Practices is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://deadideas.net/