When I have taught courses in ancient technology, one of the questions I like to ask is why the Romans never developed railroads.

They had all of the necessary technology to do so.

I certainly have my thoughts, but I would enjoy hearing yours.

#technology #AncientRome #archaeology #AncientEconomy #RomanEmpire #railroads

When I have taught courses in ancient technology, one of the questions I like to ask is why the Romans never developed railroads.

They had all of the necessary technology to do so.

I certainly have my thoughts, but I would enjoy hearing yours.

#technology #AncientRome #archaeology #AncientEconomy #RomanEmpire #railroads

@mikoflohr

I shall translate one of the bot's answers:

Q. Do you know the Weberian concept of the consumer city?

Translated answer: Not very well

#MaxWeber #AncientEconomy #RomanEmpire

@mikoflohr Ugh! Clearly the bot hasn't read much on social organisation.

#RomanEmpire #AncientEconomy