American Classical League Institute 2024

In the winter of 2023, my Roman Technology students built a Roman road through our school’s campus. Partnering with the local Department of Transportation and Development, they learned how to use ancient surveying equipment, move stone, pour concrete, and work collectively to create a 160-foot-long sidewalk (in the style of an ancient Roman road) that helped their fellow students. In this presentation, you’ll hear the story of our process, what we learned about ancient and modern civil engineering, and how we accomplished what ancient Roman soldiers did all over the Roman Empire. In addition, you’ll learn how this project became an engaging outreach opportunity for classics.