World History
This is a fascinating short video we look at in class describing how water flowed through tunnels, mountains, etc. to move water at an even pace for miles.
- Beneath The Metropolis: The Secret Lives Of Cities
I have always been fascinated by what lies beneath. I love caves. I have also been pleased on several occasions to have had the opportunity to explore the tunnel system beneath my campus. And during my Dungeons & Dragons days, my favorite adventures...
- Hydraulic Engineering In Prehistoric Mexico
Hydraulic Engineering in Prehistoric Mexico. This article appeared in a recent issue of Scientific America. It is by S. Christopher Caran and James A. Neely. The full-text of the article is not available for free but digital access can be purchased via...
- Maritime History Of The Great Lakes
Maritime History of the Great Lakes. The five Great Lakes of North America are vast. They would be classified as seas if they were salt water rather than fresh water. I have visited all five and I can understand why those who have only seen them on a...
- Roman Water Supply
Excellent clip on the Roman water supply and aqueducts from the Science Channel. Thanks to Rachelle Lamoureux for tweeting the link....
- Toppropa (european Map Skills)
People who know this blog and interact with me on a more regular basis always want to know where I get my ideas. My Twitter feed is one place where I get ideas, but another is my RSS feed on my igoogle page. One of my feeds comes from The Pursuit...
World History
How the Romans Moved Water for Miles
This is a fascinating short video we look at in class describing how water flowed through tunnels, mountains, etc. to move water at an even pace for miles.
- Beneath The Metropolis: The Secret Lives Of Cities
I have always been fascinated by what lies beneath. I love caves. I have also been pleased on several occasions to have had the opportunity to explore the tunnel system beneath my campus. And during my Dungeons & Dragons days, my favorite adventures...
- Hydraulic Engineering In Prehistoric Mexico
Hydraulic Engineering in Prehistoric Mexico. This article appeared in a recent issue of Scientific America. It is by S. Christopher Caran and James A. Neely. The full-text of the article is not available for free but digital access can be purchased via...
- Maritime History Of The Great Lakes
Maritime History of the Great Lakes. The five Great Lakes of North America are vast. They would be classified as seas if they were salt water rather than fresh water. I have visited all five and I can understand why those who have only seen them on a...
- Roman Water Supply
Excellent clip on the Roman water supply and aqueducts from the Science Channel. Thanks to Rachelle Lamoureux for tweeting the link....
- Toppropa (european Map Skills)
People who know this blog and interact with me on a more regular basis always want to know where I get my ideas. My Twitter feed is one place where I get ideas, but another is my RSS feed on my igoogle page. One of my feeds comes from The Pursuit...