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Gregory Aldrete

09/13/24

@ Lex Fridman

The Romans were exceptional engineers, using concrete creatively to construct enduring and aesthetically pleasing buildings, such as the Pantheon, which influenced architectural design for centuries.

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Gregory Aldrete: The Roman Empire - Rise and Fall of Ancient Rome | Lex Fridman Podcast #443

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Gregory Aldrete: The Roman Empire - Rise and Fall of Ancient Rome | Lex Fridman Podcast #443

09/13/24

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